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2013011
Selenium, RBCs
SELENI RBC
Ordering Recommendation
Use in assessment of tissue stores. For routine assessment of selenium deficiency or toxicity, the preferred test is Selenium, Urine (0025067).
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Royal blue (trace metal-free EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Leave RBCs in the original container and replace stopper. Transport 1 mL RBCs in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84255
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013012 | Selenium, RBCs | 5723-2 |
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Aliases
Selenium, RBCs
National Medical Services (NMS)
