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Selenium, Whole Blood

Test Details
Test Details
Sample Requirements
Sample Requirements
Order Code
081034
CPT
84255
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Essential trace element. Tested in suspected deficiency or toxicity.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube, submit original tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 28 days
Refrigerated 28 days
Frozen 28 days
Freeze/thaw cycle x4
Order Code
081034
CPT
84255
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Essential trace element. Tested in suspected deficiency or toxicity.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube, submit original tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 28 days
Refrigerated 28 days
Frozen 28 days
Freeze/thaw cycle x4