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| Investigation | Salicylate | | Indications | To 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 Type | Ochre/Yellow top | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Turn around time for final test | 24 hrs | | Uncertainty of testing | Only if suspected salicylate poisoning | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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