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This trace mineral supports your thyroid function by helping to produce thyroid hormones. It’s found in foods such as iodized salt, milk, yogurt, cheese, shrimp, cod and tuna. When you’re deficient in iodine, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, confusion and more.
Understanding your iodine level can help you optimize your diet for better overall health. Iodine supports your thyroid function and overall metabolism.
Understanding your iodine level can help you optimize your diet for better overall health. Iodine supports your thyroid function and overall metabolism. Knowing your iodine level allows you to make informed dietary adjustments to make sure you’re meeting your daily iodine needs.
Early detection of an iodine deficiency can help prevent health issues such as thyroid disorders, fatigue and cognitive difficulties.
Early detection of an iodine deficiency can help prevent health issues such as thyroid disorders, fatigue and cognitive difficulties. If you are experiencing concerning symptoms such as unexplained weight gain or confusion, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Your iodine level can fluctuate due to changes in your diet, lifestyle and health conditions.
Your iodine level can fluctuate due to changes in your diet, lifestyle and health conditions. Monitoring your iodine levels can help you understand the impact of your dietary adjustments or iodine supplement, should your healthcare provider recommend one.
Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.
Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.
View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.
An iodine level test in serum or plasma helps assess your iodine level. What does iodine do for the body? Among other things, it plays a key role in regulating your metabolism, energy level and thyroid health.
For individuals on specialized diets—such as vegan, vegetarian or low sodium—or those experiencing symptoms such as fatigue or unexplained weight changes, testing can help you maintain optimal iodine level to support your health.
Those who live in regions known to have low iodine level in the environment or anyone wanting insights into their thyroid health may also benefit from taking our iodine test.
You can improve your iodine level by incorporating iodine-rich foods into your diet, such as seafood, dairy products and eggs. For those on specialized diets or with limited access to these foods, seaweed and certain fortified products can also serve as good sources of iodine.
If dietary changes are not sufficient, or if you have increased needs, an iodine supplement may be recommended by your healthcare provider. It’s important to consult with your provider before determining if supplementation is necessary, as too much iodine can also have negative effects.
Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.
Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order. If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.
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Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.