Laboratory Services
Salicylate
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Salicylate
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Acetylsalicylic Acid, aspirin, UOW351 |
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| Test ID |
ASA
|
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| Container Type |
Preferred: 4 mL blood in Gold SST |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Note: serum/plasma must be removed from SST or PST |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Freeze aliquoted serum/plasma. |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, Harborview (CHH) |
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| Methodology |
Spectrophotometric |
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| Estimated TAT |
1 Day |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80179 |
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| Reference Range |
Poisoning: >50 mg/dL |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
4024-6 |
