CPT/HCPCS
82542
Order Code
CH504
Turnaround Time
5 days
Test Includes
Iodine, Random Urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
10 mL random urine
Minimum Volume (uL)
2 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 10 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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.
Reference Ranges
34-523 mcg/L
