| Test CODE | NAME |
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128
Aspirin/Salicylate Assay
| Methodology: | Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 day |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Plain Red OR Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution). : Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Test is performed at ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 80196 |