Salicylate Assay
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in assessment of the etiology of anion gap acidosis.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
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)
Refrigerated.
Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).
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
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
80179
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090251 | Salicylate | 4024-6 |
Aliases
- Acetylsalicylic Acid, Blood
- Aspirin, Blood
- Salicylamide, ASA
- Salicylic Acid, Blood