Test Code Sali SALICYLATE
Aliasis
Asprin
Patient Preparation
No special preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Anti-pyretic: |
3-10 mg/dL |
Anti-inflammatory: |
15-30 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
≥ 30 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
600 - 1000 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
|
12.5 mg/dL (conjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
750 - 1000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
7 Days |
Refrigerated |
14 Days |
Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
80179