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HelpTest Code LAB34 Salicylate
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 7 days |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 7 days |
| Frozen <-18°C | 6 months |
Additional Instructions
Therapeutic monitoring: 4-6 hours after dose, or prior to next dosePeak: collect 1-2 hours after dose
Enteric-coated: peak after 4-14 hours
Therapeutic Range
Salicylate levels:Analgesic: ~10 mg/dL
Anti-inflammatory: 15-30 mg/dL
Mild Toxicity: >30 mg/dL
Severe Toxicity >80 mg/dL
Department
Chemistry