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SALICYLATE LEVEL

Message
Salicylate Doses in patients on chronic therapy may approach toxic levels. Salicylate levels in such patients are best performed just PRIOR to the next Dose. Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB34 SALIC


Alias/See Also
SALIC


CPT Codes
80179

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.1 mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: N/A daysRefrigerated (OFF GEL): 14 daysFrozen: 6 Months Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, hemolyzed


Clinical Significance
1230130015



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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