Laboratory Medicine
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Trace elements
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Trace elements |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ZN, CU, SELE |
| Profile | Includes zinc, copper and selenium |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Used in the monitoring of patients with GI disorders and those receiving nutritional support. They may also be measured in cases of suspected deficiency and toxicity. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Hull royal infirmary |
| Reference Interval | Zn: 9.8 - 17.9 umol/L Cu: 11 - 22 umol/L Se: 0.8 - 2.0 umol/L |
| Limitations | Contact Biochemistry |
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