Test Code LAB34 Salicylate
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
Specimen Stability
14 days at 2-8° C
6 months at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Negative
Therapeutic: 15-30 mg/dL
Toxic: > 30 mg/dL
Lethal: > 70 mg/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Enzymatic/Colorimetric
CPT Code
80307
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt