Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Salicylate
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1h from receipt
Test Code:SAL
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Generally the clinical severity of poisoning is low if salicylate is <500mg/L unless there is a metabolic acidosis. (BNF)
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
