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Selenium, Plasma

Test ID: HSE P

Test

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Report Includes

Selenium

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Plasma (K2-EDTA)

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Plasma (K2-EDTA)

Collection Containers

Preferred

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible and transfer plasma to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Selenium µmol/L
  • 0 - 12m: 0.72 - 1.21
  • 1 - 5 y: 1.22 - 1.82
  • 6 - 9 y: 1.28 - 2.04
  • ≥10 y: 1.33 - 2.03
µg/L x 0.0127

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
HSE P 61328Selenium umol/L

Test Version

30-Sep-2019