Salicylate Level
eD-H Order Code
LAB34
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
---|---|---|---|
Blood | 0.1 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salicylate Lvl | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | >350 | mg/L |
Specimen Stability
Interpretive Data
Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
---|---|
Salicylate Lvl | Therapeutic Range: < 200 mg/L Arthritic Therapy: 150-300 mg/L Toxic: > 350 mg/L Concentrations > 500 mg/L may be an indication for alkalinization of urine. Concentrations > 800 mg/L are often an indication for hemodialysis. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
80329
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry