Selenium, Blood

Selenium, Blood

Test Code

6296
84255
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
6296
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, Blood - Selenium (Se) 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, which remove hydrogen and damaging lipid and phospholipid hydroperoxides generated in vivo by free radicals and other oxygen-derived species. If not removed, lipid hydroperoxides impair membrane structure and function and cause blood-clotting disturbances by decreasing the production of prostacyclin while increasing the production of thromboxane.

Test Resources

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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.

Reference Range(s)

<20 yearsNot established
20-50 years115-240 mcg/L
>50 years100-250 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.

Reference Range(s)

<20 yearsNot established
20-50 years115-240 mcg/L
>50 years100-250 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection

Transport Container

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

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 30 days
    Refrigerated: 30 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
1 mL
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection
EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
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.

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