Salicylate, Plasma

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SALI

Synonyms

Aspee - 300
Aspirin
Aspro
Cartia
Disprin
Solprin

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

3553

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

1.5 – 1.8 mmol/L

Test Method

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the quantitative analysis of salicylic acid performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analysers using Beckman Coulter Emit reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$25.55 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3553

Serum levels drawn less than 6 hours after a toxic dose can be used to confirm overdose, however samples drawn at 6 or more hours after ingestion are recommended. Repeat samples after 2-3 hours is recommended, especially if slow-release preparation is suspected.

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