Urinary iodine (I)

Normal adults contain 20 to 50 micrograms of iodine. Iodine enters the body and can be taken along with food, water, salt and other means. 70% to 80% of the iodine absorbed mainly 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, excessive intake of iodine can also cause illness, such as hyperiodative endemic goiter. 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 (local stagnation), hypothyroidism, etc. Normal value: Urine iodine: 32.78-107.42μg/g Above normal: Seen in hyperiodative endemic goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, and excessive use of iodine (such as long-term use of amiodarone). 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 Reduced in endemic goiter, endemic cretinism (local stagnation), hypothyroidism, etc. Increased in high iodine endemic goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis and excessive use of iodine (such as long-term use of amiodarone). Low results may be diseases: endemic goiter, hyperthyroidism, high results may be diseases: thyroiditis, hypothyroidism 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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