Salicylates Screen, Serum/Plasma Test (8001SP)
| Analysis Code |
8001SP |
| Test Name |
Salicylates Screen, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Salicylates [ELISA] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Analgesic |
| Method(s) |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 10 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ELISA] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[ELISA] 80101 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5438SP - Salicylate Confirmation, Serum/Plasma |
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