Selenium is an essential element found in many over the counter vitamin preparations because its anti-oxidant activity is thought to be anti-carcinogenic. Selenium deficiency targets cardiac muscle leading to Cardiomyopathy. This assay is useful for monitoring Selenium replacement therapy specially patients with no functional bowel, on parenteral selenium supplementation. Urine quantitation helps to assess clearance of Selenium.

10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random Urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container kit available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium, Iodine or Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

ICPMS

Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Next day

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If Gadolinium, Iodine or Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.