Salicylates are a group of medications, including aspirin, that are used to relieve pain and inflammation and to reduce fever. The salicylate test can be used to detect a high level of salicylate in the blood and help diagnose an overdose (salicylate poisoning).
| Also Known as | Aspirin, Baby aspirin, ASA, Acetylsalicylic acid, Choline salicylate, Bismuth subsalicylate, Methyl salicylate, Sodium salicylate, Salsalate, Magnesium salicylate, Durlaza |
| Test Purpose | To detect salicylate overdose To help assess its severity and monitor its resolution. Sometimes to control an overdose if you regularly use prescription salicylates |
| Test Preparations | No need to Preparation |
| Test Components | Aspirin |
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| Stability Refrigerated | |
| Stability Frozen | |
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| Download Report | Download Report |
Why get tested:
To detect a salicylate overdose, to help assess its severity and monitor its resolution; sometimes to control an overdose if you regularly use prescription salicylates
When to get tested:
When you have symptoms such as nausea, hyperventilation, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), or confusion that may be due to taking too much aspirin or medications with salicylate ingredients; when it is suspected that an unconscious person or a child may have ingested a significant amount of salicylate, often as part of emergency tests and overdose; at regular intervals when monitoring an overdose; sometimes on a regular basis if you take a salicylate prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune disorder
Do you need preparation for the Test:
None, but your doctor may ask you when you last took a salicylate and how much you took. To accurately interpret the results, blood samples are generally drawn at least 4 hours after ingestion. If you regularly take a prescription salicylate, your doctor may want to collect blood just before your next dose (minimum level). Tell your healthcare provider about any other prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking.
What are the Clinical Indications for performing the Salicylate Blood Test ?
Following are the clinical indications for performing the Salicylate Blood Test:
- Dehydration
- Altered mental status
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
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