Test Code SALI Salicylate
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection 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