Selenium
 (Biochemistry)
Investigation : Selenium
Specimen type : Urine (24hr)
Spec container : Plain - no preservative 
Volume required : Full collection or 10 ml aliquot
Reference range : <1.3 µmol/l
Turnaround : <7 days

Varies with dietary intake, contact Duty Biochemist.
Reference Range
Plasma/Serum Selenium 0.6 - 1.5 umol/L
Deficiency<0.3 increased oxidative damage, poor muscle function and reduced thyroid activity ie. Conversion of T4 to T3.
Toxicity>3.0 hepatocellular damage.

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