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Test Code SALIC Salicylate, Plasma

Important Note

Note: Specimen Requirement Change effective 3/6/24

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic

SALIC

 

 

Methodology

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin (Mint) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

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