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Iodine, Random Urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | IODUR |
| Test group | Iodine |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | 10 mL urine |
| Sample type | Random urine |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Do not freeze |
| Units | µg/mL (mcg/mL) |
| Normal range | 34-523 µg/mL |
| Stability | Room temperature 10 days, refrigerated 10 days, frozen unacceptable |
| Turn around times | 3-5 days |
| Additional information | Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of urinary iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary iodine intake. |
| CPT coding | 83789-90 |
| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:29:39 PM |
| Entry Number | 1471 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667