Selenium, Serum/Plasma (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000990

Alias/See Also

LAB579: Selenium | LABCORP EAP: 716910

CPT Codes
84255x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: ROYAL BLUE (EDTA) (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .6

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: NAVY PLAIN: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .6

Instructions

Adults: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 red-top microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Test Includes: Analysis of active metabolite, 10-hydroxy carbamazepine (MHD) Specimen: Serum or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Container: Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Draw trough levels immediately prior to next dose. Steady-state levels are reached within two to three days in patients taking oxcarbazepine twice daily. Storage Instructions: Room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 105 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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