Test Overview
Test Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Test Usage

Assessment of iodine toxicity or recent exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected. Monitoring iodine excretion rate as index of replacement therapy when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected.

Reference Range *

0-17 years: not established; age >=18 years: <584 mcg/g creatinine.

* 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

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
IODCU
Synonyms
  • Urinary Free Iodine
Laboratory
Sendout Testing
Reference Laboratory
Mayo IODCU
Section
Sendout Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Due to the significant variation in the rate of secretion over the course of a day, a 24-hour collection is preferred. Collect urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Collection must take place prior to or 48 hours after administering gadolinium-containing contrast media. Refrigerate.

Normal Volume

3 mL urine

Minimum Volume

2 mL urine

Storage Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred): 30 days. Room Temperature: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83789, 82570
Fee Code
AA492, AA180
LOINC
55928-6, 2161-8
NY State Approved
No