Test Code SAL Salicylate, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Salicylate Level
Sunquest Order Code: SAL
Epic Px Code: LAB2482
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL whole blood
Reference Range
2.0 – 29.0 mg/dL
Critical Value
>30.0 mg/dL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
2 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
80307
LOINC Code
4024-6
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.