Iodine, Serum/Plasma

Test Code
IODNE


Alias/See Also

LAB9676



CPT Codes
<p>82542</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum


Collection Container/Type: Plain, royal blue-top Vacutainer plastic trace element blood collection tube


Submission Container/Tube: Metal-free, screw-capped plastic vial


Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells and pour off into an acid washed vial (AWV) or other trace element free container.


 


Specimen Type: Plasma


Collection Container/Type: Royal bue-top (EDTA) plastic trace element blood collection tube


Submission Container/Tube: Metal-free, screw-capped plastic vial


Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Collection Instructions: Separate plasma from cells and pour off into an acid washed vial (AWV) or other trace element free container.



Minimum Volume

0.5 mL



Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from cells and pour off into an acid washed vial (AWV) or other trace element free container.


Transport Container
Acid washed vial (AWV), or other trace element free container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 10 days


Refrigerated: 10 days


Frozen: Unacceptable



Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.



FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat p.m.; Report available: 1-3 days


Report Available

1-3 days



Reference Range
52-109 mcg/L


Clinical Significance
Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary intake and iodine overload, particularly from iodine-containing drugs such as Amiodarone.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153


Last Updated: February 17, 2023


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