Description
Measures glutathione peroxidase enzyme activity, an antioxidant system that depends on selenium and protects cells from oxidative injury.
Indications
Supports assessment of antioxidant/ selenium status or rare red-cell enzyme disorders; results are nonspecific and should be correlated clinically.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
1 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Special Precautions
Use the specific anticoagulated whole-blood specimen required by the performing laboratory; avoid hemolysis and recent transfusion where possible. Maintain required temperature during transport.
Normal Range
27.5 - 73.6 U/g Hb