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Urine Halides (Iodine, Fluoride, & Bromine) - Random

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Doctor's Data
​Sample Type: Urine
​Collection Location: At Home

The Urine Halides test measures iodine, fluoride, and bromine levels in the urine. The Urine Iodine and Urine Fluoride tests measure the levels of only iodine or fluoride in the urine. These instructions apply to all 3 tests and are for the random (first-morning void) collection.

Key Details

  • 🩸 DO NOT collect while menstruating.

  • 🍽️ You must avoid certain foods and medications for 5 days before sample collection.

  • ☀️ Collect your first morning urination, before eating or drinking.

  • 🚚 Ship your sample as soon as possible after collection, Monday - Friday only.

Preparation & Timing

  • DO NOT collect while menstruating.

  • Avoid the following foods and medications for 5 days before and during the collection.

    • Seaweed/kelp

    • Fish

    • Sea vegetables

    • Any other foods containing iodine/iodide

    • Iodine supplements

    • Non-essential medications

    • DO NOT discontinue any prescription medications before consulting your healthcare practitioner.

  • DO NOT consume more than 3.5 liters/15 cups of liquid during the collection period.

Collection Instructions

  1. Collect your first morning urination into the provided collection cup.

  2. Pour urine into the specimen collection vial.

    1. Fill the vial to the top of the label.

  3. Screw the vial cap on tightly.

  4. Write the following information on the specimen vial.

    1. Name

    2. Date of birth

    3. Date of collection

  5. Place the specimen vial in the ziplock bag.

  6. Place the ziplock bag in the cardboard shipping box.

  7. Place the completed requisition form in the cardboard box.

    1. Make sure to mark the box labeled "Random Collection."

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your sample.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in any payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

  • Ship your sample as soon as possible after collection, Monday through Friday only.

    • If you cannot ship your sample the same day you finish collection, place it in the refrigerator until you ship.

  • To prepare your sample for shipping,

    • Place the sample into the cardboard kit box.

    • Place the completed test requisition form into the cardboard kit box.

    • Place the cardboard kit box into the FedEx Clinical Pak.

    • Seal the FedEx Clinical Pak.

    • Fill in the prepaid Billable stamp and place it on the Clinical Pak.

  • Make a note of the tracking number so that you can track your sample back to the lab.

  • Ship your sample via FedEx.

    • DO NOT place your sample in a FedEx drop box.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 3-8 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

  • Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.

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