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Test Code SALIC Salicylate, Plasma

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic

SALIC

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80196 (HH Bill Code 0205236)

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: <30 mg/dL

Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥40 mg/dL