Salicylate Quantitative (Serum/Plasma)
Order Name
SALICYLATE
Test Number: 4004550
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 4004550
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Salicylate Quantitative (Serum/Plasma)
|
Enzymatic | 4024-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 6 months | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for optimizing drug dosage and assessing toxicity. |
| CPT Code(s) | G0480 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |