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Iodine, Random Urine

Test Code
16601


Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine Container


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


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

Setup Schedule
Sets up 3 days a week.


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.




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