SELENIUM, SERUM/PLASMA TRACE METAL

Test Code: T848Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Selenium

Method:

ICP/MS

Collection Notes: Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. Do not use gel barrier tubes. Centrifuge serum or plasma specimens within 1 hour of collection, and immediately separate serum or plasma from the cells into trace metal collection vials. Transport refrigerated.
Clinical Utility: This test is useful in assessing the Selenium concentration for parental nutrition.
CPT Code: 84255Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum Trace Metal (2 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days

Serum NaHep Trace Metal (2 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days
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