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HelpTest Code SAL Salicylate
Specimen Information
Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.
No special patient preparation is necessary.
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.75 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 Days |
| Lithium Heparin | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.75 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 Days |
Reject Due To:
- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis
- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled
Instrumentation / Method
Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / Same Day / Available STAT
Reference Range
Male and Female:
2.0 - 20.0 mg/dL
Critical Value(s): >30.0 mg/dL
CPT / LOINC
| Meditech | Medent | LOINC | CPT |
| SALS | SALS | 4024-6 | 80179 |