Test Directory

Selenium

Containers - Adult

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Orange Cap (Non-Gel)
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label)

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White Cap
Volume Range

​1.0 ml

Additive per Container

None

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Trace Metal
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label)

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

0.6 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

​<3yrs: 0.2 - 0.9 µmol/L

3 - 5 yrs: 0.5 - 1.3 µmol/L

5 - 17 yrs: 0.7 - 1.7 µmol/L

>17 yrs: 0.75 - 1.50 µmol/L

 

Red cell selenium

Red cells:  3.0 - 9.0 nmol/g haemoglobin

Laboratory Site

Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 211 4000

Anticipated turnaround

​28 days

General additional information

Zinc and copper can be done on same sample.

Samples sent to Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Reference Laboratory.