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HelpTest Code SAL Salicylate
Useful For
Salicylates are a class of analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs that include aspirin. Salicylate measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of salicylate overdose and in monitoring salicylate levels to ensure appropriate therapy. Salicylate overdose is responsible for many cases of accidental poisoning in children
Synonyms/Keywords
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Plasma/Serum | Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator Tube (PST) |
Serum Separator Tube (SST), Red Top Tube (RTT) |
0.5 mL | 0.2 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
If using gel separator tubes (SST), serum needs to be removed from gel within 1 hour.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | 2 hours |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites using Beckman AU | None Detected: < 2.5 mg/dL Therapeutic: < = 29.9 mg/dL |
| See Critical Value List for list of current critical values | |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* Tox,Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
| Stevens Point | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Emit* 2000 Rate Assay/Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80179 | 1 | Single Drug Class |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80179 | 1 | Single Drug Class |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Salicylate Level |