Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Selenium

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SEL

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Trace Metal with Aliquot

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Notes:

LAB STAFF NOTE : The Reference Lab will only receive aliquots which are sent in a metal-free aliquot tube (see container picture above). Sample must be decanted by pour-off (do not use plastic pipettes).

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

3 weeks

Reference Interval:

Children:

<1 yr 0.2-1.4 umol/L

1-5 yrs 0.4-1.4 umol/L

5-18 yrs 0.5-1.4 umoll/L

Adults: 0.8-1.4 umol/L

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Spin and separate plasma.

External Laboratory:

Alfred Hospital

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