Iodine (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UIOD

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7728

Synonyms

Urine iodide,
Iodide

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• 24hr Urine
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• 24hr Urine Container
• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

COLLECTION:
This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
Relevant clincal details must be recorded. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Paediatric casual urine at least 2mL
Adult casual urine at least 5mL
? possible iodine deficiency, 24hr urine without preservative.

Laboratory instruction:
Register UR24 for 24 hour urine
Please transport urine in a urine tube

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