Iodine

Test ID: 

703764

CPT code:

83789

Synonyms:

Iodine, Serum or Plasma

Clinical Use:

Monitor exposure to iodine; evaluate for iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), excessive iodine intake, or iodine in the workplace

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.4 mL

Container Type: 

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top tube without EDTA

Collection:

Submit original unopened tube or serum or plasma removed from a royal blue-top tube, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Rejection Criteria

Certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted