Test Overview
Test Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Test Usage

Exposure monitoring.

Reference Range *

0-17 years: not established
> or =18 years: 150-241 ng/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday
Analytic Time

3 - 9 days

Soft Order Code
SEWB
Synonyms
  • Selenium, Erythrocytes
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo SEWB
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Royal blue (trace element) and/or Metal-Free aliquot tubes are available from MLabs (800-862-7284). Collect blood in a royal blue top (trace element) tube with EDTA (K2). Immediately mix blood sample by inverting gently 8 times. Refrigerate and send intact whole blood specimen. Do not collect specimens for trace metal testing from patients who have received gadolinium-, iodine-, or barium-containing contrast material within the past 96 hours. These metal-based contrast agents are known to interfere with laboratory techniques commonly used for trace metals analysis.

Normal Volume

1.0 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL whole blood

Rejection Criteria
Any tube other than Royal blue top (trace element), with EDTA, or received frozen.
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
84255
Fee Code
20044
NY State Approved
No