Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Salicylate
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1hr 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
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
