Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR83823Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Salicylate Assay(Inactive as of 10/21/24)
Also known as: SALIC
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Aid in assessment of the etiology of anion gap acidosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
Salicylate
AnalyteSalicylate • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 4024-6
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plain red (also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA))
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection; transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood; gel separator tubes; light blue (citrate) or yellow (SPS or ACD) tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |