LabwiseSeleniumug/L
Selenium is a trace mineral used by antioxidant and thyroid enzymes.
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What Selenium measures
Selenium is a trace mineral used by antioxidant and thyroid enzymes.
If your Selenium is low
Selenium below the range is commonly associated with low intake or absorption issues.
Commonly associated with
- Low intake
- Absorption conditions
If your Selenium is high
Selenium above the range is commonly associated with supplements.
Commonly associated with
- Supplements
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 63 – 160 ug/L |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your selenium is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Selenium, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.