Test Overview
Test Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Test Usage

Monitoring iodine excretion rate as an index of adequate dietary iodine intake.

Reference Range *

age 0-15 years: not established; age >=16 years: 93 - 1125 mcg/specimen.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Administration of iodine-based contrast media and drugs containing iodine, such as amiodarone, will yield elevated results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

1 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
UIOD
MiChart Code
Iodine 24 Hour Urine (Sendout)
Synonyms
  • Urinary Free Iodine
  • QIODU
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo UIOD (9549)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect 24 hour urine specimen with no preservative. Aliquot 10 mL into a clean plastic container and refrigerate. Record total 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on request form. Note: if this test is used in conjunction with the (131)I Updake Test, the specimen collection should begin immediately after the dose of (131)I is given.

Alternate Specimen
Urine with 50% Acetic Acid preservative acceptable. [5/08]
Contraindications
Do not collect specimens from patients who have received gadolinium within the past 48 hours. Gadolinium, a material contained in some contrast media, is known to interfere with most metals tests.
Normal Volume
10 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
Minimum Volume
2 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83789
Fee Code
AA492
LOINC
2492-7
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