Iodine - Urine Test | Austin Pathology

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Iodine - Urine

Alternate Names	Urine iodine
Laboratory	Referred Test
MBS Number	66623
Specimen	Urine
Container	70ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Collect minimum of 10 mL, early morning urine.
Minimum Adult Volume	10mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	WHO classification of iodine deficiency (Urine iodine levels): Not iodine deficient: >100 ug/L; Mild iodine deficiency: 50-100 ug/L Moderate iodine deficiency: 20-49 ug/L; Severe iodine deficiency:

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Test Code	UIOD
Container ID	CR, CRS, CB, CBS
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services