Se (Selenium)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 4004


  • Selenium deficiency may cause nutritional muscular dystrophy in foals. Special emphasis should therefore be placed on the selenium supply of brood mares.
  • In farm animals and camelids, selenium is essential for a healthy immune system and high fertility. In neonates, selenium deficiency often results in a weak sucking reflex and white muscle disease.

Material

Serum or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Method

ASS (atomic absorption spektrometry)

Duration

1–2 working days