Iodine, Serum/Plasma

Test Code

16599

CPT Code(s)

82542

Test Code

16599

CPT Code(s)

82542

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Clinical Significance

Iodine, Serum/Plasma - Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary intake and iodine overload, particularly from iodine-containing drugs such as Amiodarone.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

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(s)

52-109 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

52-109 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate plasma or serum from cells and pour off into an acid-washed vial (AWV) or other trace element free container.

Transport Container

Acid-washed, metal-free plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria

Received frozen • Anticoagulants other than EDTA

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate plasma or serum from cells and pour off into an acid-washed vial (AWV) or other trace element free container.

Transport Container

Acid-washed, metal-free plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria

Received frozen • Anticoagulants other than EDTA

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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