| Ordering Recommendation: |
This test reports iodide, a subset of the total iodine present and is recommended for determination of toxic exposures to iodide containing compounds. This test is not recommended for the assessment of iodine status. Order Iodine Urine (2007465) for the assessment of iodine nutritional status.
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| Methodology: |
Ion Chromatography
(Ion Exchange Chromatography)
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-9 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 8 months
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