Salicylate

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Biochemistry

Code

S

Referral code

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Test information

Measure of drug level in suspected overdose patients. Therapeutic levels are dependent of length of use.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Therapeutic level 5-20 mg/LToxic level >30 mg/L

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1.5 hrs

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry

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