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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
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior |
| Deer River Hospital | ||
| Fosston Hospital | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80179
Reference Values
≤25 mg/dL
Note: Levels >30 are considered toxic, clinical toxicity may occur at lower levels.