Test Code SALI Salicylate, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB34
Methodology
Useful for therapeutic drug monitoring and assessing potential toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 80302
Specimen Requirements
Serum
Container/Tube: SST (gold, speckled red), or plain red top tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum from 5 mL tube
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Negative: <2.8 mg/dL
Therapeutic concentration: 2.8-20 mg/dL
Toxic concentration: >30 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT