{"product_id":"jod-im-urin","title":"Iodine in urine","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eWhat is being investigated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e This test determines the \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eiodine content in urine\u003c\/strong\u003e . The measurement serves to \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eassess iodine status\u003c\/strong\u003e and can provide indications of \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"689\"\u003einsufficient iodine intake\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eincreased iodine exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e Since iodine is predominantly excreted via urine, its determination in urine is considered a \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"874\"\u003esuitable marker for current iodine intake\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e When is the test useful?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e The test can be used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"954\"\u003efurther clarification\u003c\/strong\u003e if there is a suspicion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eiodine deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eexcessive iodine intake\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e It is suitable for an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003einitial assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e of individual iodine supply and can be considered in addition to other laboratory values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e Background on iodine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e Iodine is an essential trace element and plays an important role in human metabolism. The iodine content in urine reflects the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eactual amount of iodine ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e and is therefore frequently used to assess iodine status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e An unusually high value can provide clues as to whether iodine intake from diet or other sources should be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e Implementation and classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e The examination is carried out using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eurine sample\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is evaluated in the laboratory.\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e The results serve to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eassess iodine status\u003c\/strong\u003e and do not constitute a medical diagnosis. In cases of abnormal results \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e, further professional evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e may be advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/labortest-ablauf\" title=\"Information on the procedure, delivery and evaluation of the laboratory test\"\u003eScope of delivery and execution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturSpross Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807184417107,"sku":"D-5517-Jodid","price":78.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/6306\/2867\/files\/SymbolbildJodimUrinTest.png?v=1769274153","url":"https:\/\/shop.naturspross.ch\/en\/products\/jod-im-urin","provider":"NaturSpross Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}