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HelpEpic Number LAB34 SALICYLATE LEVEL
Specimen Type Name
Blood
Container Name
Green Top w/Gel LiHep
Alternate: Gold Top w/Gel
Preferred Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
.8 mL
Useful For
Assessing toxicity
This test is NOT useful for assessing
low-dose aspirin therapy
Specimen Stability
RT (15-25 C) 8 Hours
Refrigerated (2-8 C) 48 Hours
Test Schedule
Daily
CPT
80329
Transport Temperature
Preferred: Refrigerated
Acceptable: Room Temperature
Delivery to Mercy Lab site or centrifuge of tube within 2 hours of
collection is optimal.