Iodine, Serum/Plasma
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Iodine is crucial for making thyroid hormones. This test checks iodine levels to ensure patients are getting enough from Iodine from diet and to identify iodine overload, which can happen from certain medications like Amiodarone.
- Iodine, Serum/Plasma
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
2–5 business days
- Metabolic function
- Nutrition
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico

