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HelpTest Code SALI Salicylate Level
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4186 |
Synonyms
- Aspirin
Clinical Significance
Salicylates are a class of analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drugs that includes aspirin. Salicylate overdose results in disturbances of the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract as well as encephalopathy and renal failure.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, SALY IFU. REF #378194 5/30/15
Methodology
Timed-endpoint method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Therapeutic Range |
|---|
| <30 mg/dL |
| Critical Value |
|---|
| >30 mg/dL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 4 - 100 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | 4+ or greater, reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | 1+ or greater, ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80179
LOINC
4024-6 Salicylates [Mass/Vol]