Selenium, RBC
Test Summary
Selenium is a key component of a number of functional selenoproteins required for normal health. The best known of these are the antioxidant glutathione peroxidase enzymes. Selenium plays an important role in the control of thyroid hormone metabolism and is important for proper reproductive performance.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace element collection system (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin, trace-element free with green band (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Avoid hemolysis. Use the royal blue-topped "Trace-Metal" evacuated tube, which is available with EDTA, heparin or with no additives.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
SELENR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6395
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84255 - This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- see test code 5507.
Billing Code
- 670467
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
120-300 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 6 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace element collection system (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin, trace-element free with green band (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Avoid hemolysis. Use the royal blue-topped "Trace-Metal" evacuated tube, which is available with EDTA, heparin or with no additives.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Billing
CPT Code
- 84255 - This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- see test code 5507.
Billing Code
- 670467
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
120-300 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 6 days