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Iodine, Serum/Plasma : 16599
Test CodeIODS or 16599
CPT Codes
82542
Instructions
Royal blue (no additives)(Available from Client Services supply #16359) or royal blue (EDTA)(Available from Client Services supply #16313).
Transport Container
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells. Transport 1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) serum or plasma in a trace element-free transport tube (Available from Client Services supply #43116).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 10 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday
Report Available
2-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
52-109 µg/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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics