Test Directory

Test Code
UIODR
Test Name
Iodine, Random Urine
CPT Codes
83789
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used to monitor exposure to iodine and evaluate for iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), excessive iodine intake or iodine in the workplace.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Urine

Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Obtain a random urine collection in a plastic urine container (preservative free).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 5 mL of urine to a certified metal free aliquot tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

28 days

Refrigerated

28 days

Frozen

28 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x4

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP- MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies