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Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency Testing in Maryland

This page explains the selenium blood test – deficiency testing, what it measures, and how to order it. The Selenium Blood Test checks for selenium levels in the blood, important for antioxidant functions in the body.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The Selenium Blood Test measures the amount of selenium, an essential trace element, in the blood. Selenium is vital for various bodily functions, including acting as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage. This test helps assess selenium exposure or detect deficiency.

What it measures

  • Selenium — reflects selenium levels in the blood

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians may order this test to evaluate selenium levels in individuals exposed to industrial environments or to investigate signs of selenium deficiency. It helps in monitoring overall health and ensuring adequate selenium intake.

Preparation

Preparation for the Selenium Blood Test may vary, so it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab.

How results are reported

Results are reported as selenium levels in the blood, which can indicate sufficiency or deficiency. Reference ranges are lab-dependent and may vary.

Before you go

  • Sample collection method
  • Turnaround time
  • Preparation instructions

Cities

Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency Testing in Maryland communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Baltimore2,205,092Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingBel Air South222,834Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingHagerstown194,602Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingFrederick175,032Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingWaldorf119,442Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSalisbury108,982Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingColumbia105,086Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingGermantown90,235Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSilver Spring82,472Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingEllicott City74,432Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingEldersburg70,639Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingGlen Burnie69,739Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingGaithersburg68,827Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingRockville67,095Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingDundalk66,426Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingBethesda66,294Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingTowson59,014Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingBowie58,113Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSevern53,955Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingAspen Hill53,850Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingWheaton51,836Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingNorth Bethesda50,695Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingPotomac46,891Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingOdenton43,488Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingCatonsville42,789Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingWoodlawn42,053Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingEssex40,710Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingAnnapolis40,581Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingClinton39,925Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSeverna Park39,108Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingChillum36,428Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingOlney35,815Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingRandallstown35,641Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingOwings Mills35,170Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingCollege Park34,961Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingMontgomery Village34,489Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingPikesville33,549Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingPasadena31,583Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingBel Air North30,969Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingParkville30,783Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingMilford Mill30,685Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingMiddle River30,606Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingCarney29,873Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingCrofton29,812Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingLaurel29,438Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingPerry Hall29,165Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSouth Laurel27,998Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingReisterstown27,917Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingIlchester27,513Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingClarksburg27,354Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingLochearn26,995Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingSuitland26,375Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingFort Washington25,840Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingFairland25,324Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingArnold25,056Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingEdgewood25,004Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingGreenbelt24,602Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingLandover24,508Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingNorth Potomac24,449Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency TestingNorth Laurel24,233Selenium Blood Test – Deficiency Testing