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Halides Pre and Post Loading Test, Urine

Test ID: HALPP
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Report Includes

Iodine, Pre- + Post-; Bromine, Pre- + Post-; Fluoride, Pre- + Post-; Creatinine, Pre- + Post-

Specimens

Urine

Clinical Utility

Providing comprehensive assessment of iodine sufficiency and antagonistic halides in a single test, the Urine Halides test assesses iodine as well as exposure to and retention of bromide and fluoride. Iodine is an essential element required for normal function of the thyroid gland and immune system, and the integrity of breast tissue. Bromide and fluoride are non-essential, antagonistic halides that can disrupt iodine homeostasis and function. The test can be performed using conventional random or 24-hour urine collection or after administration of a loading dose of iodide/iodine.
Iodine and bromine are measured by ICP-MS, as is used by the CDC.
Fluoride is measured by ion-specific electrode.

Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/urine-halides-pre-post-load/;Accessed 25-Oct-2016

Test Location

Doctor's Data, IL, USA

Test Version

9-May-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Urine

Sample Volume

40 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Must indicate the total volume of 24 hour collections.

Additional Information

A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.

For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Urine Halides Pre + Post Load

Stability

Refrigerated 3 Days

Test Version

9-May-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

7 Days

Sample Reports

Sample Report at external website.

Test Location

Doctor's Data, IL, USA

Test Version

9-May-2022

Interface / Setup

Sample Reports

Sample Report at external website.

Test Version

9-May-2022