Test Directory

Selenium

Containers - Adult

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)
White Cap	Volume Range 1.0 ml Additive per Container None
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

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.