Salicylate
| Label Mnemonic: | SAL |
| Epic code: | LAB34 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 80329-80331 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
3 mL; light green top tube or ONE Microtainer®.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Therapeutic <30 mg/dL
Acute toxic >50 mg/dL
Chronic toxicity may occur with levels <40 mg/dL
Critical value > 50 mg/dL.
Acute toxic >50 mg/dL
Chronic toxicity may occur with levels <40 mg/dL
Critical value > 50 mg/dL.
Test Limitations:
Hemolysis: No significant interference up to an H index of 800.
Lipemia: No significant interference up to an L index of 200. Note there is poor correlation between turbidity and triglyceride concentration.
Icterus: No significant interference up to an I index of 23 (approximate conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin concentration: 23 mg/dL).
Lipemia: No significant interference up to an L index of 200. Note there is poor correlation between turbidity and triglyceride concentration.
Icterus: No significant interference up to an I index of 23 (approximate conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin concentration: 23 mg/dL).
Methodology:
Colorimetric
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation
of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen
in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
See Additional Information:
Chemistry Critical Lab Values
Chemistry Critical Lab Values