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Back IODINE, SERUM/PLASMA | |
|---|---|
| Test Code: L366 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: Iodine, Serum/Plasma | Method: ICP-MS |
| Collection Notes: Collect specimen in a Royal Blue Top, EDTA tube. | |
| Clinical Utility: Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary iodine intake and iodine overload, particularly from iodine-containing drugs such as Amiodarone. | |
| CPT Code: 82542 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum, Trace Metal (1 mL) Ambient 10 Days Refrigerated 10 Days Plasma, EDTA Trace Metal (1 mL) Ambient 10 Days Refrigerated 10 Days | |