Urinary iodine

Normal adults contain 20-50 μg of iodine. 70% to 80% of the iodine absorbed from the intestine is concentrated in the thyroid gland, which is mainly discharged through the urine. Iodine is an element that makes up thyroxine. It exerts biochemical effects through thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Iodine-deficient diseases include endemic goiter and endemic cretinism. However, too much iodine can cause illness, such as hyperiodative endemic goiter. About 320 million people in China live in areas lacking iodine. The detection of urinary iodine is an important and simple indicator of iodine deficiency. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Found in endemic goiter, endemic cretinism, hypothyroidism, etc. Normal value: Urine iodine: 32.87-107.42μg/g Above normal: Found in high-iodine endemic goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, and taking iodine excess. negative: Positive: Tips: It is forbidden to exercise vigorously and heavy physical labor. It is forbidden to take foods with high protein content. Normal value 70.1 ± 37.32 μg / g. Clinical significance Reduce the incidence of endemic goiter, endemic cretinism, hypothyroidism and so on. Increased in high iodine endemic goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, and excessive iodine intake. Low results may be diseases: iodine deficiency disorders in children, endemic cretinism in children, intestinal malabsorption syndrome in children, endemic cretinism, endemic goiter, high disease possible diseases: high iodine goiter, simple children Goiter, simple goiter precautions Before the test: It is forbidden to exercise vigorously and heavy physical labor, and it is forbidden to take foods with high protein content. When checking: Relax your body and eliminate tension and anxiety. Inspection process Subjects' urine was collected and examined by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd Generally not. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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