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Notification Type
Back SELENIUM, SERUM/PLASMA TRACE METAL | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:T848 | Specimen 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:84255 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature: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 | |