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Iodine Urine Test, 24-Hour

An iodine urine test, 24-hour measures urinary iodine, an element essential for thyroid function.

Sample Report

Test Code: 070222

CPT Code: 83789

Also Known As:

Methodology:

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Specimen Type: Urine

Preparation:

You must take your lab order to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container before collection. No fasting required. Urinate at 8am and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine in 24-hour period, ending with final collection at 8am the next morning. Refrigerate the collected urine between all voidings or keep it in a cool place. Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container must be labeled with full name, date and time collection started, and date and time collection finished.

Test Results:

3-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Sample Report

Test Code: 16602

CPT Code: 82542

Also Known As:

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Specimen Type: Urine

Preparation:

You must take your lab order to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container before collection. No fasting required. Urinate at 8am and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine in 24-hour period, ending with final collection at 8am the next morning. Refrigerate the collected urine between all voidings or keep it in a cool place. Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container must be labeled with full name, date and time collection started, and date and time collection finished.

Test Results:

3-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

The iodine 24hr urine test may be used to evaluate iodine deficiency disorders or monitor exposure to iodine and it may also be used to help diagnose iodine-induced hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  Also used to monitor exposure to iodine; evaluate for iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), excessive iodine intake, or iodine in the workplace. 

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