Salicylate
| Sunquest Code: | SALI | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB34 | Epic Name: | Salicylate Level |
| Synonyms: | Aspirin | ||
| Methodology: | Bichromatic end point | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds-Green (lithium heparin, no gel) (Red (no gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds - Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is 1-3 hours after an oral dose. Peak serum levels are attained in 20-30 minutes. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 7 days at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Grand Itasca, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Toxic: Greater than 30 mg/dL
GICH: Greater than 50.0 mg/dL |
| Therapeutic Range: | Less than 20 mg/dL; anti-inflammatory agent 15-30 mg/dL
GICH: 15-30 mg/dL |
| Use: | Evaluate suspected salicylate toxicity. |
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