SALICYLATE (ASPIRIN), SERUM - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	SALIC
EPIC	LAB34

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assessing toxicity and monitoring serum drug concentration

Method Name

Enzymatic Activity

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:
Adult: 20-250 mg/L

Pediatric: 100-200 mg/L

Toxic concentration: >400 mg/L

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
80179	Salicylate

Keywords

ASPIRIN (ACETYLSALICYLATE)

EXCEDRIN® (ACETAMINOPHEN)

SALICYLATE

Performing Laboratory Location