Selenium
| Test Name | Selenium |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
SEL
|
| Specimen Type |
Red Blood Cells
|
| Collection Container | DARK BLUE (Na Heparin or K2EDTA) |
| Container Information | obtain trace metal tube from lab |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 Days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | (Information Unavailable) |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | |
| Storage and Transport |
Collect specimen in a dark blue top tube (Na Heparin or K2EDTA). Centrifuge and remove plasma and buffy coat from red blood cells within 30 minutes of collection; discard plasma. Transfer the remaining red blood cells into a transport tube.
Store and ship refrigerated.
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| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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