Iodine

[Verity72]

I've read about having a 24 hour iodine loading test (urine). Does anyone know about this?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Verity72

Don't have the loading test (the one where you take Iodine before testing) as it is said to be unreliable.

Genova Diagnostics do:

"Urine Iodine Test:

Specimen requirements: Urine

Cost: £71.00

Order Code: END25

Turnaround time: 5 - 10 days

Iodine is an essential trace element, vital for healthy thyroid function. Adequate levels are required to

enable the production of T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, whilst also being required in other areas of health.

Deficiencies can lead to impaired heat and energy production, mental function and slow metabolism. Urine

iodine is one of the best measures of iodine status. This test is not performed as a loading test, but can be

used to establish existing levels or to monitor iodine supplementation."

This is the one I did.

As Genova don't deal direct with the public, you need to use ThyroidUK as your "practioner" - details of how to order and receive your results here:

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

[Verity72 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you Susie. I appreciate your thoughts on this. The thing is, I have breast cancer and there are doctors that have found the loading test very useful. I notice that both Genova and the site I found both use the company Regenerus for the tests. The loading one gets sent to America (not sure about the simpler one). I have their phone number so will try and find out a bit more.