Test Code SALI Salicylate
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Li Heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days, Refrigerated: 2 weeks, Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Enzymatic
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Reference Ranges
Antipyretic/analgesic: 3-10 mg/dL;
Anti-inflammatory/Rheumatic Fever: 15-30 mg/dL
Critical Results
Outpatient: >30 mg/dL, Inpatient: >50 mg/L
Units of Measure
mg/dL
CPT Code
80329
EMR Interface Order Code
09075