Selenium, 24-Hour Urine : 16866

SELE24 or 16866

Collection Instructions: Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.

Preferred: 2 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum: 1 mL

Alternative: 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 resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Room temperature.

Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days

Tuesday, Friday

1-5 days

Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration  (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments  of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

<240 mcg/24 h

To determine concentration of Selenium in patient urine.  This information can be used to determine if patient has normal, deficient or toxic levels of selenium which can be directly correlated to patient health and potential disease states.