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Salicylate Level
MessageAcetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and other salicylates are rapidly metabolized to salicylic acid after ingestion. Aspirin is widely used for its analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is found in a number of over-the-counter and prescription mediciations, and such can be inadvertently overdosed by adults or can cause accidental poisoning in children.
Test Code
SALIC
Alias/See Also
LAB3000190
Aspirin
Aspirin
CPT Codes
80329
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
Samples should be separated and tested immediately after collection.
7 days when refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
6 months frozen (<-20oC)
7 days when refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
6 months frozen (<-20oC)
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
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| M/F | 0 - 150 years | None Detected |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
