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HelpOrder Code Salicylate Salicylates Level
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2332
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
14 days at 2-8°C
7 days at room temp (20-23°C)
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
Salicylates are used in the treatment of fever,ÿanalgesia and in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and for inhibition of platelet aggregation in patients with CAD. When treating rheumatoid arthritis, salicylates reduce the inflammation in joint tissues. Salicylate levels are monitored to assess toxicity.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 3.0 - 30.0 mg/dL
Waterloo: 3.0 - 30.0 mg/dL
Critical Values
Waterloo: ≥ 30.0 mg/dL