Iodine, Serum
| CPT Code(s): | 83018 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, nonessential over-the-counter medications for 48 hours (upon the advice of their physician). In addition, the administration of iodine-based contrast media and drugs containing iodine may yield elevated results. During venipuncture, do not use disinfectants (such as Betadine) that contain iodine. Collect:Royal blue (no additive). Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 2 mL serum in an RDL Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (RDL supply #43116) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 30 days |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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