Iodine 24 hour loading test

The 24 hour urinary iodine loading test helps to determine iodine deficinency status. The 24 hour test involves being at home for a day collecting urine over a 24 hour period after taking an iodine supplement. This determines the amount of iodine absorbed versus the amount excreted over 24 hours which helps determine deficiency status.

Iodine testing is a used for any suspected iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency can mimic hypothyroid symptoms but the thyroid function can be low, high or normal in conjunction with iodine deficiency. Who is at risk:

• Those on a low salt diet
• Those who use Himalayan or Sea salt
• Those who dont eat seafood or seaweed in their diet
• Those with hypothyoid symptoms such as feeling the cold, low body temperature, slow digestion, slow heart rate, fatigue, feeling heavy & sluggish, brian fog, tendency to depression, high cholesterol, fluid rentention, inability to lose weight & goitre
• Those with hyperthyroid or hypothyriod

Testing may be warranted when any of the above risk factors are present.

Iodine deficiency is becoming more and more prevalent. With the addition of iodine to table salt, those who avoid table salt may not be getting enough iodine. Iodine deficiency can therefore lead to a multitude of health problems if undetected and is easily treated.

If the testing confirms an iodine deficiency, supplemental levels can be determined from the baseline test. Spot testing of iodine can be done at your doctor to retest after the treatment protocol.

The price of this test includes a 15 minute phone consultation with one of our practitioners to determine if the test is required before completing the order. We will do a cost/benefit ratio and review your symptoms. What we do know is that there is nothing quite like testing to truly reveal what is going on inside the body, and to add motivation to your health journey. Testing can direct a treatment plan, alert you to red flags, or they rule out anomalies. However tests do cost money so we generally only recommend them when indicated and after discussion with you, about the pros and cons of each test.

Tests are taken at home and kits come with a full set of instructions. Test take between 3 to 4 weeks to get returned.

Please note this test needs to be done in conjunction with a qualified practitioner and results need to be interpreted with a practitioner. We stock these on our website for information and pricing only. If you have a practitioner and would like to order a test please send us the name and practice of your practitioner before you order your test. Please also note we do not keep test kits in stock, any test ordered on your behalf will need to be ordered in and then sent. If you would like to order a test please book a 15 minute consultation with one of our practitioners here so we can screen you for the test and book a follow up for your results.