Update Type: Reference range changed
Test Updated: 11/17/2021
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 0-17 years: not established; age >=18 years: 75 - 851 mcg/24 hour.
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, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 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
NY State Approved
No