Selenium, Blood
Selenium, Blood is a clinical biomarker on the Nutrients panel, reported in ug/L. Standard reference range: 79–326 ug/L. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 160–260 ug/L.
What is Selenium, Blood?
Selenium is an essential trace mineral incorporated into selenoproteins, including glutathione peroxidase and thyroid deiodinases, which are critical for antioxidant defense and thyroid hormone metabolism.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (ug/L) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 79–326 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 160–260 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets Selenium, Blood
SomaVue maps every result for Selenium, Blood against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
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Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.