Iodine, Random Urine

Iodine, Random Urine

Test Code

16601
82542
16601
82542
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Clinical Significance

Iodine, Random Urine - 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.

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)

34-523 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

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

34-523 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof container - no preservative

Alternative Specimen(s)

10 mL of an unpreserved 24-hour urine, submitted in an acid-washed, metal-free container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
10 mL random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof container - no preservative
10 mL of an unpreserved 24-hour urine, submitted in an acid-washed, metal-free container
2 mL
Sterile leak-proof container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
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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