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Salicylate

Test Code:

BC0300

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot activator is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

2 hrs

Reference Value(s)

• Refer to “Children Emergency Clinical Guidelines” in the Hospital’s intraweb.
• Please note time sensitive effect of toxicity

Salicylate Toxicity

 Severity of Acute Toxicity Serum Concentration (Post 4 - 6 hours)
 Mild Toxicity 30 - 50 mg/dL
 Moderate Toxicity 50 - 70 mg/dL
 Severe Toxicity > 70 mg/dL 
Consider haemodialysis if plasma salicylate > 100 mg/dL or if chronic use > 60 mg/dL

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Please note the reporting unit is changed from mg/L to mg/dL with effect from 23 Nov 2023.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Salicylate BC0300
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