Salicylate Test
The Salicylate Test measures salicylate levels in the blood to evaluate therapeutic use or potential toxicity from aspirin and related medications. Elevated concentrations may indicate overdose, metabolic disturbance, or risk of salicylate poisoning. This test supports monitoring in patients treated for pain, inflammation, or cardiovascular conditions and helps guide clinical management of suspected overdose cases.
- $67.95
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Salicylate
The Salicylate Test test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker .
Salicylates are used in the treatment of fever, analgesia and in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and for inhibition of platelet aggregation in patients with CAD. When treating rheumatoid arthritis, salicylates reduce the inflammation in joint tissues. Salicylate levels are monitored to assess toxicity.