Iodine, Serum/Plasma
Test Summary
Iodine is an essential element that is required for thyroid hormone production. The measurement of iodine serves as an index of adequate dietary intake and iodine overload, particularly from iodine-containing drugs such as Amiodarone.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Transfer to an acid washed plastic vial for shipment
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Transfer to an acid washed plastic vial for shipment
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Acid washed plastic vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
IODINE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4527
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82542
Billing Code
- 670109
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
52-109 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Transfer to an acid washed plastic vial for shipment
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Transfer to an acid washed plastic vial for shipment
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Acid washed plastic vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
52-109 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 - 3 days