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Selenium, RBCs
2013011
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Ordering Recommendation
Use in assessment of tissue stores. For routine assessment of selenium deficiency or toxicity, the preferred test is Selenium, Urine (0025067).
Mnemonic
SELENI RBC
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
4-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84255
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013012 | Selenium, RBCs | 5723-2 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Selenium, RBCs
National Medical Services (NMS)
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