Eurofins Biomnis code

GLUPS

Synonyms

• [To be translated]

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Glutathione peroxidase levels are linked to the amount of available selenium so selenium deficiency causes low glutathione peroxidase activity. This test is performed in patients with nutritional problems, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and renal insufficiency.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Lithium heparin plasma
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Refrigerated centrifugation
Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.
1 frozen aliquot specific for this analysis.

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

3 weeks

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