Selenium 24 Hour Urine Test
Short Name: Selenium 24-Hour Urine Test
Also known as: Selenium Urine Test, 24-Hour Selenium Urine Collection, Selenium Clearance Test
Selenium 24 Hour Urine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,500. Uses ICP-MS on Urine samples. Results in Report available next day after sample delivery by 6 pm.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To diagnose selenium deficiency or excess, monitor selenium replacement therapy, and assess selenium clearance in patients with no functional bowel or on parenteral supplementation.
- Test Code
- 1401
- Price
- ₹4,500
- Sample Type
- Urine
- Result Time
- Report available next day after sample delivery by 6 pm.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ICP-MS
Sample Collection
Avoid gadolinium, iodine, or barium containing contrast media for 96 hours prior to collection. No fasting required, but follow specific dietary instructions if provided.
Method: 24-hour urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. Collect urine in an acid washed (metal free) container over 24 hours. Mix thoroughly and transfer a 10 mL aliquot to the provided vial.
Report Delivery
Measure and record 24-hour total volume on the vial and test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen as per instructions.
Timeline: Report available next day after sample delivery by 6 pm.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To diagnose selenium deficiency or excess, monitor selenium replacement therapy, and assess selenium clearance in patients with no functional bowel or on parenteral supplementation.
How to Prepare
- Collect urine over 24 hours in a special acid washed container
- Use powderless gloves to avoid contamination
- Mix urine thoroughly before taking aliquot
- Record total volume and transfer 10 mL to vial
- Ship sample refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"Selenium is essential for antioxidant defense and thyroid function. This test helps monitor deficiency in at-risk patients, such as those on parenteral nutrition or with malabsorption disorders."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Specimen collected within 96 hours of gadolinium, iodine, or barium contrast media use
- Contamination due to improper collection container or technique
- Insufficient sample volume
Understanding Your Results
Selenium deficiency, potentially leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, and increased risk of Keshan disease.
Level: Low Selenium
Adequate selenium levels within reference range.
Level: Normal Selenium
Possible selenium toxicity or excess, requiring further evaluation.
Level: High Selenium
If you experience symptoms of selenium deficiency (e.g., muscle weakness, fatigue, hair loss) or have abnormal test results, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management.
Limitations
- ⚠Variability in 24-hour urine collection accuracy
- ⚠Results influenced by recent dietary intake or supplements
- ⚠Not suitable for single-point assessment
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risks from urine collection
- ●Possible inaccuracy due to improper collection
- ●No significant health risks
Interfering Factors
- ●Use of gadolinium, iodine, or barium contrast media within 96 hours
- ●Contamination from non-metal-free containers or powderless gloves not used
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