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Iodine Panel

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Test Details

Lab Company: ZRT Laboratory
​Sample Type: Urine
​Collection Location: At Home

The Iodine Panel is a single-marker test measuring iodine.

Key Details

  • 🩸 DO NOT collect while menstruating.

  • 💊 If you have recently had an MRI with gadolinium contrast, wait at least 96 hours before collecting your sample.

  • ❌ You must avoid certain foods and supplements for 24 hours before collection.

  • 🧪 You will collect two samples.

  • ☀️ Collect your first sample upon waking.

  • 🚚 Ship samples back to the lab as soon as possible after collection.

Preparation & Timing

  • DO NOT collect while menstruating.

  • If you recently had an MRI with gadolinium contrast, wait at least 96 hours before collecting your samples.

  • If you take iodine supplements (such as Iodoral or a multi-vitamin) daily, continue to take them as normal during the testing period.

  • Avoid using or taking products containing biotin (Vitamin B7) for 3 days before and on the day of your collection.

  • Avoid the following foods and supplements for 24 hours before and on the day of your collection.

    • Seafood

    • Seaweed/kelp

    • Dairy products

    • Any other food high in iodine

    • Any iodine supplements taken periodically (not daily)

  • DO NOT drink more than 8 oz of water in the hour before each collection.

  • You will collect two samples. Your first sample will be collected immediately upon waking.

Collection Instructions

You will collect two samples following the schedule below.

  • Collection 1: Immediately upon waking

  • Collection 2: Before bed

  1. Write the following information on a collection card.

    1. Patient's name

    2. Date of collection

    3. Time of collection

  2. Open the cover on the collection card by folding it back, away from the filter paper.

    1. DO NOT touch the filter paper.

  3. Collect your urine by either:

    1. Urinating directly on the filter paper

    2. Collecting your urine in a clean cup

  4. If you collected your urine in a clean cup, dip the filter paper in the urine up to the top black line.

  5. Ensure the filter paper is fully saturated.

  6. Hang or tape the collection card in a secure place to dry.

    1. DO NOT let anything touch the filter paper.

  7. Let the card dry for at least 6 hours.

  8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the second collection, following the schedule above.

  9. Once the cards are completely dry, refold them.

  10. Place the cards into the baggie.

  11. Seal the baggie.

  12. Place the baggie and the completed test requisition form back into the test kit box.

  13. Place the test kit box into the provided envelope.

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 samples.

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

📄 Instructions for Completing Your Requisition

Shipping

  • To prepare your samples for shipping,

    • Place the COMPLETELY DRY, folded sample cards into the baggie.

    • Seal the baggie.

    • Place the baggie into the test kit box.

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

    • Place the test kit box into the provided envelope.

    • Attach the provided prepaid label to the envelope.

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your samples back to the lab.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 3-5 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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