Laboratory Services
Salicylate
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| Test Description |
Salicylate
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Acetylsalicylic Acid, aspirin |
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| Test ID |
ASA
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| Container Type |
Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Note: serum/plasma must be removed from SST or PST |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Room temperature |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, Harborview (CHH) |
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| Methodology |
Spectrophotometric |
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| Estimated TAT |
1 Day |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80179 |
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| Reference Range |
Poisoning: >50 mg/dL |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
4024-6 |
