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
You can collect your samples on any day of the month.
If you recently had an MRI with gadolinium contrast, wait at least 96 hours before collecting your samples.
You must avoid certain foods and supplements for 24 hours prior to and on the day of your collection.
You will collect two samples. Your first sample will be collected immediately upon waking.
Preparation & Timing
You can collect your samples on any day of the month.
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 the following foods and supplements for 24 hours prior to 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 prior to each collection.
You will collect two samples. Your first sample will be collected immediately upon waking.
Collection Instructions
You will collect two samples.
Collection 1: Immediately upon waking
Collection 2: Before bed
Immediately upon waking, write your name and the date and time of collection on a collection card.
Open the cover on the collection card by folding it back, away from the filter paper.
Do NOT touch the filter paper.
Collect your urine in a clean cup.
Dip the filter paper in the urine up to the top black dash line.
Make sure the paper is fully saturated.
*NOTE* You can also saturate the filter paper by urinating directly onto it.
Hang or tape the collection card in a secure place to dry.
Do NOT let anything touch the filter paper.
Let the card dry for at least 6 hours.
Repeat steps 2-8 for the second collection.
Collection 2 will be done before bed.
Once the cards are completely dry, refold them.
Place the cards into the baggie.
Seal the baggie.
Place the baggie and the completed test requisition form back into the test kit box.
Place the test kit box into the provided, prepaid envelope.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
Shipping
To prepare your samples for shipping,
Place the COMPLETELY DRY, folded sample cards into the baggie and seal.
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, prepaid envelope.
Attach the provided prepaid label.
Make a note of the tracking number 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. We 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.
More Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact ZRT by calling 866-600-1636 or emailing customer support at [email protected].