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Test Code SALI Salicylate

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Optimal sampling time after dosage is 2-6 hours. Optimal resampling time after change in dosage is 6 hours.

Rejection Criteria

Inadequate labeling, improper collection.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C

Turn Around Time

Routine – 24 hours; Stat – 1.5 hour

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Acetylsalicyclic Acid, Blood; ASA, Blood; Aspirin, Blood; Salicyclic Acid, Blood; Salicylate, Serum;

EPIC Code

LAB34

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours