Selenium, RBC

Selenium, RBC

Test Code

17133
84255
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
17133
84255
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Selenium, RBC

Test Resources

None found for this test
Please visit our Clinical Education Center to stay informed on any future publications, webinars, or other education opportunities.

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.
For New York State patient testing, see test code 5507-Selenium

Reference Range(s)

120-300 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.
For New York State patient testing, see test code 5507-Selenium

Reference Range(s)

120-300 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube in trace-element collection system or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube in trace-element free with green band or EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection 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.

Transport Container

EDTA (royal blue-top) trace metal-free container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube in trace-element collection system or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube in trace-element free with green band or EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
1 mL
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.
EDTA (royal blue-top) trace metal-free container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

This material contains content from LOINC® (http://loinc.org). The LOINC Table, LOINC Table Core are copyright © 1995-2019, Regenstrief Institute, Inc. and the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) Committee and is available at no cost under the license at http://loinc.org/license.

The tests listed by specialty and category are a select group of tests offered. For a complete list of Quest Diagnostics tests, please adjust the filter options chosen, or refer to our Directory of Services.

Customize the test information for your Service Area
We'd love your feedback! Take a brief survey.