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IODINE, RANDOM URINE

Test Code
LAB6747


Quest Code
16601X


CPT Codes
82542

Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine in a sterile, leakproof
container without preservative.


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 10 days
Refigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Ship refrigerated


Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule
Set up Mon, Wed, Fri pm, reports in 2-3 days


Reference Range
34-523 mcg/L


Clinical Significance
Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of urinary iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary intake.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Chantilly



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