Test Information:
Salicylate is a drug commonly used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Due to its accessibility, it is implicated in a large number of accidental ingestions by children and a common choice among adults and adolescents for attempted suicidal poisoning. An overdose results in disturbances of the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract, as well as encephalopathy and renal failure. Salicylate represents an acute medical emergency; therefore rapid quantitation is necessary for effective patient management.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE ONLY
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 4°C
Stability: 2 weeks
DO NOT FREEZE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (4˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours