Test Overview

Test Methodology

Dynamic Reaction Cell- Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (DRC-ICP-MS)

Test Usage

Monitoring selenium replacement therapy.

Reference Range*

Age 0-2 months: 45 - 90 ng/mL; age 3-6 months: 50 - 120 ng/mL; age 7-9 months:
60 - 120 ng/mL; age 10-12 months: 70 - 130 ng/mL; age >1 year: 70 - 150 ng/mL.

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

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Monday - Saturday

Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code

SELEN

MiChart Code

Selenium, Serum

Synonyms

Laboratory

Sendout

Laboratory Reference

Mayo SES (9765)

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Specimen Requirements

Contraindication

High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

Container

Normal Volume

0.8 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL serum

Additional Information

Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing Information

Fee Codes

CPT Code

84255

LOINC

5724-0

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