- YSELEP
Selenium, Plasma
Specimen:
Test Code
YSELEP
Specimen Name
Selenium, Plasma
Collect
1-Royal Blue (EDTA or Na-Heparin)
Submit
2 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma Refrigerated in a Metal-Free Transport Tube
Special Handling
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a metal free transport tube. Do not use utensils (i.e., syringes, needles) during the transfer of the sample.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 2 hours. Specimens collected in containers other than specified. Specimens transported in containers other than specified.
Stability
Ambient indefinitely; Refigerated indefinitely; Frozen indefinitely
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 84255
Components
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Additional Information
Patient Preparation:
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nonessential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician).
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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