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189 - Urinary iodine measurement: index of iodine deficit in the patient or in the population?

Autor(s): L. Giovanella, M. Imperiali

Issue: RIMeL - IJLaM, Vol. 5, N. 3, 2009 (MAF Servizi srl ed.)

Page(s): 189-90

Summary
Urinary iodine measurement is the pivotal marker to evaluate the iodine status in populations. However, its use in a single patient is inaccurate and generally not advocated (with the exception of iodine overloading). The measurement of urinary iodine is challenging and should be restricted to reference laboratories.

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