Ordering Recommendation

Aid in assessment of the etiology of anion gap acidosis.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Analgesic: 2-10 mg/dL
Anti-inflammatory: 10-30 mg/dL
Toxic: 31 mg/dL or greater

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80179

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090251 Salicylate 4024-6
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Aliases

  • Acetylsalicylic Acid, Blood
  • Aspirin, Blood
  • Salicylamide, ASA
  • Salicylic Acid, Blood
Salicylate Assay