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HelpTest Code LAB1132 Salicylate, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| SALICYLATE | LAB1132 | SALIC |
Methodology
Enzymatic/Colorimetric
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down, separate from cells and aliquot within 2 hours of draw.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. If extreme lipemia-use ultracentrifuged specimen.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down, separate from cells and aliquot within 2 hours of draw.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. If extreme lipemia-use ultracentrifuged specimen.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, Northern Pines Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80179
Reference Values
≤25 mg/dL
Note: Levels >30 are considered toxic, clinical toxicity may occur at lower levels.