Selenium, Random Urine : 16867

Test Code

SELERU or 16867

CPT Codes
82570, 84255

Instructions

Collection Instructions: Collect urine in an acid-washed plastic container. Avoid worksite collection. Send aliquot in a Specialty tube.

Transport Container

Includes: Creatinine

Preferred: 7 mL random urine in an acid-washed container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

2-5 days

Limitations

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.

Reference Range

Selenium, Urine <160 mcg/L

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months 2-28 mg/dL

7- 11 Months 2-31 mg/dL

1-2 Years 2-110 mg/dL

3-8 Years 2-130 mg/dL

9-12 Years 2-160 mg/dL

>12 Years Male 20-320 mg/dL

>12 Years Female 20-275 mg/dL

Selenium/Creatinine Ratio <140.0 mcg/g creat

Clinical Significance

Selenium is considered an essential trace element. It enters the food chain through plants. Selenium plays an important role in control of thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium deficiency may cause reduced growth rates, owing to a feedback response, which lowers tri-iodothyronine-mediated synthesis of growth hormone in the pituitary, while a combined deficiency of selenium and iodine exacerbates hypothyroidism. Selenium is important for proper reproductive performance.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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