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Test Code SELESP Selenium, Ser/Plasma  

Important Note

May be useful in the assessment of recent intake.  For the assessment of deficiency or toxicity, Selenium Urine is preferred
 

Additional Codes

25023

Methodology

Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

NAVY EDTA

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2mL serum or plasma into a metal free aliquot tube. 

Transport

Ambient or Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 2 hours. Specimens collected in containers other than specified. Specimens transported in containers other than specified.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Test Alias

25023; SELEN; Se; SES
 

CPT Coding

84255

EPIC Code

LAB579

Acceptable Collection Container

NAVY EDTA, NAVY SERUM
 

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

LOINC

5724-0