Selenium, 24-Hour Urine

Test Code

16866

CPT Codes
84255<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Includes

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

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

Note: 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.

Transport Container

Acid-washed or metal-free plastic urine 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)

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

Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 2-6 days

Reference Range

<240 mcg/24 h

Performing Laboratory
MED FUSION
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75067

Last Updated: May 19, 2016

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.