Test Code SAL Salicylate, Plasma or Serum
Test Order Code
LAB34
Methodology
Timed End point Reaction
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Adult therapeutic concentration: 2.8-20.0 mg/dL. Critical value (automatic call-back): 30 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80196