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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Iodine urine

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Additional Information

Testing is restricted to endocrinologists for patients with unexplained hyperthyroidism. Urinary iodine is useful to assess whether a POPULATION is likely to be iodine deficient due to low iodine intake in the population. Urinary iodine reflects recent intake  and does not reflect iodine stores in an INDIVIDUAL.

Testing for "non medically indicated reasons" can be performed if the patient is willing to pay $85. To arrange payment Ph:07 8398606 ext96142.  
 

Referred Out

Electronic Information

Registration Code

IODUP, IODU24P