Selenium RBC

Test Code

4875R

CPT Codes
84255<br /> **This code is for non-New York clients only. For New York patient testing, use code 5507**

Preferred Specimen

2 mL whole blood collected in a EDTA in trace element collection system (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: sodium heparin trace element free with green band (royal blue-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top), or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Instructions

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Avoid hemolysis. Use the royal blue-topped Trace-Metal evacuated tube, which is available with EDTA, heparin or with no additives.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Tues, Fri

Report Available

1 to 5 days

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.