Test Code SALYC Salicylate, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and
send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request
form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), or a serum gel tube(s).
Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
3.0-10.0 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): ≥50.0 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80329