Iodine, Serum/Plasma : 16599

Test Code

IODS 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)

Limitations

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

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

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