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Test Code SALI Salicylate, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum

Refrigerated

 14 days

 

Reference Values

<30 mg/dL

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80329

Secondary ID

HHA242

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Code

Test Name LOINC Code

Salicylate, Serum or Plasma

4024-6