| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
T043
Selenium, Plasma, NY State
| Methodology: | Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician).
Collect: Royal blue (no additive) or Royal Blue (EDTA) - 2 ml serum or plasma Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge; do not allow serum or plasma to remain on cells. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen. Stability : If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time. Unacceptable Conditions:Separator tubes. Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 6 hours.NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 850 for specimen requirements for all other States . * Performing Laboratory ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84255 |