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InvestigationSalicylate
IndicationsTo monitor aspirin therapy of inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis to guard against overdosage, and to guide hospital treatment if aspirin overdosage is suspected.
Specimen TypeOchre/Yellow top
Request FormBlood Sciences or Electronic
VolumeFill to line
Turn around time for final test24 hrs
Uncertainty of testingOnly if suspected salicylate poisoning
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