Selenium Blood
Test Mnemonic
SELEN
CPT Codes
- 84255 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5722-4
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated | Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 Days |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Once per week
Turnaround Time
1 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Selenium Blood | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 58 - 234 | ug/L |
Special Info
Specimen must be received in a certified metal free tube.
Clinical Info
Selenium measurement in whole blood by ICP-MS is useful to assess selenium stores and mid- to long-term nutritional status.