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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Aspirin
Performed: 24/7
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 2-8 hrs
CPT Codes: 80179
Performed By: Rapid Response Lab
Notes: Assay low end sensitivity is 0.3 mg/dL
Clinical Utility: Monitor therapy, determine compliance or assess toxicity. Therapeutic range: 2-20 mg/dL. Critical value: > 30 mg/mL.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Salicylate Lvl |
Colorimetric |
All |
All |
2 |
20 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL - IP, ED, OPC; Red w/Gel, 5mL - COPC, WHC |
Fill tube |
|
|
Room Temperature |
Deliver refrigerated to lab. |