Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
For cancer patients only The urine iodine concentration is recommended as the best single indicator of iodine nutrition.
Specimen container paediatric:
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
Specimen container adult:
24h urine collection in acid rinsed bottle
Minimum volume paediatric:
5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
5 mL
Sample stability:
Store at -20°C
Transport requirements:
First class post
Other Info:
Referral Laboratory: SAS Trace Element Unit, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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