Above the range
Common causes of a high Salicylate Level
- Overdose
- Chronic excess dosing
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Above the range
What causes a high Salicylate Level?
Normal range 15-30 (anti-inflammatory) mg/dL (1.1-2.2 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Salicylate Level reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Salicylate Level?
The standard teaching reference range for Salicylate Level is 15-30 (anti-inflammatory) mg/dL in conventional units, or 1.1-2.2 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 15-30 (anti-inflammatory) mg/dL |
| SI range | 1.1-2.2 mmol/L |
| Critical value | > 40-50 mg/dL (tinnitus, tachypnea, acid-base disturbance) |
| Panel | Therapeutic Drug Levels |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Salicylate Level normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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