Selenium, Blood

What it measures

Specimen: 2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum volume: 1 mL
Also accepted: Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube; Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Container: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Temperature: Room temperature

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection

Set up: Tues, Fri

CPT 84255