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Test Code LAB0208652 Salicylate, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Enzymatic/Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred:  Green top (lithium heparin)

Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST, Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 ml

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: <20 mg/dL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥30 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80196