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IODINE, 24 HR URINE
Test Code70222
CPT Codes
83789
Preferred Specimen
"Urine (24-hour)
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Minimum Volume
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2 mL
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2 mL
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Instructions
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Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container must be labeled with the patient's full name, room number, the date and time collection started, and the date and time collection finished. Do not use preservative.
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Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container must be labeled with the patient's full name, room number, the date and time collection started, and the date and time collection finished. Do not use preservative.
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Transport Container
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Plastic urine container, no preservative
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Plastic urine container, no preservative
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Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
14 days
Methodology
"Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) "
Limitations
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100.0-460.0 µg/24 hours
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100.0-460.0 µg/24 hours
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