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Selenium, Urine

Test ID:

703953

CPT code:

703953

Synonyms:

703953

Clinical Use:

Monitor industrial exposure to selenium

Specimen Type:

Urine (random or 24-hour)

Requested Volume:

20 mL

Minimum Volume:

5 mL

Container Type:

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Collection:

Optional protocol: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely