Salicylate, Plasma

Message
Part of the Serum Drug Screen (SDS)
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018


Test Code
SALIC


Alias/See Also
SDS


CPT Codes
80196

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1mL


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
No Add-On


Methodology
Enzymatic/Cololrimetric

Setup Schedule
This test is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
Therapeutic: 15 - 30 mg/dL
Critical Alert value: ≥ 30 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
This assay is used  to monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.