Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD72800Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 10217
Micronutrient, Selenium, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test measures the selenium level in whole blood as a micronutrient assessment, supporting evaluation of selenium nutritional status and helping identify deficiency or excess levels.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Selenium
AnalyteSelenium, Blood
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
4-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
2 mL (1 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
EDTA trace metal‑free (royal blue‑top) tube
Collection Instructions
Collect whole blood in an EDTA trace metal‑free (royal blue‑top) tube; sodium heparin trace metal‑free (royal blue‑top) tube acceptable alternative.
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