Know Your Blood Parameters: Iodine

1. Parameter Name Iodine

2. Test Type Urine (spot or 24-hour iodine test)

3. Normal Range 100–199 µg/L (urine)

4. High Levels Indicate Excess supplementation or contrast dyes.

5. Low Levels Indicate Iodine deficiency, leading to thyroid issues.

6. Why It's Tested To assess thyroid function and iodine nutrition.

7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal) Goiter, hypothyroidism, fatigue, cold intolerance.

8. What To Do If Abnormal Increase iodized salt or iodine-rich foods.

9. Common Conditions Related Hypothyroidism, goiter, cretinism (in infants).

10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection Seaweed, dairy, iodized salt, fish.

11. References (APA Format) WHO. (2023). Assessment of Iodine Deficiency. MedlinePlus. (2023). Iodine test.