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Selenium - Blood

Laboratory
Biochemistry
MBS Number
66819
Specimen
Blood
Container
Trace Metal Tube (Navy top)
Additional Collection Instructions

Please collect a DEDICATED trace metal (navy) tube.
Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
1mL
Frequency
Weekly
Reference Interval
Age Reference Interval (µmol/L)
< 4 months 0.2 - 1.3
4 - 12 months 0.2 - 1.5
1 - 5 years 0.4 - 1.6
5 - 18 years 0.5 - 1.6
> 18 years 0.8 - 1.4

 

References:

  1. J Pope, M Black, HG Schneider. Reference intervals for serum selenium in adults from Victoria. Clin Biochem Rev 34 (iii), S32
  2. Muntau et al. Age-related Reference Values for Serum Selenium Concentrations in Infants and Children. Clin Chem (2002) 48:3 555–560.

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code
SEL
Container ID
TRE
Storage Instructions
Store at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Centrifuge and pour plasma into a clean, yellow top 10mL Sarstedt tube. Do not use a pipette to transfer the plasma because of the risk of contamination.
  • A minimum of 0.2 mL of plasma is required.
  • Store plasma in Complex Chemistry rack at 4°C.
Laboratory Notes

If no dedicated tube is collected, this test may be shared with Zinc (ZN) and/or Copper (COPP) 
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