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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

80196 or 80179??