Selenium, Whole Blood

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 6296
Alternate Names
  • Selenium WB
  • SELW

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

2.0 mL Whole Blood in a Navy Blue Top Tube - Trace Metal-Free EDTA
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. 

Avoid worksite collection.


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient: 14 Days
  • Refrigerated: 30 Days
  • Frozen (-20 C or colder): 60 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 20 Years: Not Established
20 - 50 Years: 115 - 240 mcg/L
> 50 Years: 100 - 250 mcg/L


Methodology:
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Tuesday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00910592


CPT Coding

84255