Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Salicylate
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
20th August 2024	Optional Container Type		SST

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SAL

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

After overdose, specimens should be collected at least six (6) hours post-ingestion.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

Additional Notes:

Therapeutic Range: < 300 mg/L

Please note: from 01/10/2024 units have changed from mmol/L to mg/L.

To convert: mg/L x 0.00724 = mmol/L