Test Code SELE Selenium, Plasma
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable:
Selenium Level Plasma
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable:
Selenium Level Plasma
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp of America
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Royal-blue top (EDTA) or Royal-blue without EDTA trace element blood collection tube
Specimen: Send entire collection tube or 2 mL EDTA Plasma (0.6 mL min) in metal-free plastic transport tube
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
14 Days Frozen
Reference Values
Environmental exposure
79-326 µg/L
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84255
LOINC Code: 5724-0
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5901181
Used For
Monitor selenium deficiency and occupational exposure