Selenium

What it measures

Tests in the graph that measure it: 4

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Selenium

Micronutrients MineralElement Panel

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 10235
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10235

Mineral Profile RBCs

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 35694
Specimen: 2 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Exposure monitoring/investigation. Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35694

Selenium

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 5507
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Selenium is an element of parenteral nutrition. Monitoring the Selenium concentration is useful in assessing parenteral nutrition, especially recent intake. Concentrations are also monitored in children with propionic acidemia who require special diets with supplements.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 5507

Metals Acute Poisoning Panel Blood CSA

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 35444
Specimen: Blood
Fasting: Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35444

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