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Selenium, Urine
Ordering Recommendation
Urine is the preferred specimen type for the assessment of selenium toxicity and deficiency. For the assessment of recent intake, Selenium, Serum or Plasma is available (0025023).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended.
24-hour or random urine collection. Specimen must be collected in a plastic container. ARUP studies indicate that refrigeration of urine alone, during and after collection, preserves specimens adequately, if tested within 14 days of collection.
Transfer an 8 mL aliquot from a well-mixed collection to ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes (ARUP supply #43116). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mL)
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Urine collected within 48 hours after administration of a gadolinium (Gd) containing contrast media (may occur with MRI studies). Acid preserved urine. Specimens contaminated with blood or fecal material. Specimens transported in non-trace element free transport tube (with the exception of the original device).
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and on test request form.
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium, Urine - per volume | 12.0-40.0 µg/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selenium, Urine - per 24h | 12.0-52.6 µg/d | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selenium, Urine - ratio to CRT | 10.0-35.0 µg/g CRT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creatinine, Urine - per 24h |
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Interpretive Data
Urine selenium levels can be used to assess nutritional status and monitor excretion. Selenium deficiency can occur endemically or as a result of sustained TPN or restricted diets and has been associated with cardiomyopathy and may exacerbate hypothyroidism. Selenium toxicity is relatively rare. Excess intake of selenium can result in symptoms consistent with selenosis and include gastrointestinal upset, hair loss, white blotchy nails, and mild nerve damage.
Per 24h calculations are provided to aid interpretation for collections with a duration of 24 hours and an average daily urine volume. For specimens with notable deviations in collection time or volume, ratios of analytes to a corresponding urine creatinine concentration may assist in result interpretation.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
84255
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020207 | Creatinine, Urine - per volume | 2161-8 |
| 0020208 | Creatinine, Urine - per 24h | 2162-6 |
| 0025066 | Selenium, Urine - ratio to CRT | 29917-2 |
| 0025100 | Selenium, Urine - per 24h | 5727-3 |
| 0097110 | Total Volume | 19153-6 |
| 0097111 | Hours Collected | 30211-7 |
| 0099365 | Selenium, Urine - per volume | 5726-5 |
Aliases
- Se
- Selenium/Creatinine, Random, Urine
- SEU
- Urine selenium concentration
