Iodine, urine
Clinical Background:
For cancer patients only
The urine iodine concentration is recommended as the best single indicator of iodine nutrition
For cancer patients only
The urine iodine concentration is recommended as the best single indicator of iodine nutrition
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 mL
5 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
5 mL
5 mL
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Sample Stability:
Store at -20°C
Store at -20°C
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Transport Requirements:
First class post
First class post
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719 -
Routine Email:
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Specialist Test:
Yes
Yes