Iodine Test
Measure your iodine status at home to support thyroid function and overall health. Simple test, clear results.
Product details: EUR 79.99 — InStock — SKU JO — GetTested
About this test
Key Benefits
Insight Into Iodine Status: Measures iodine in urine, a key mineral needed for thyroid hormone production.
Relevant for Thyroid Related Symptoms: May be useful when symptoms such as fatigue, cold sensitivity, weight changes, hair thinning or dry skin are difficult to explain.
Simple At Home Testing: Collect a first morning urine sample at home using the included test kit.
Digital Results in 10 to 15 Business Days: Access your laboratory results online.
How It Works
1. Order Your Kit
Purchase your test online.
2. Collect Your Sample
Collect your first morning urine sample before food or drinks.
3. Send It Back
Mail your sample to the laboratory using the included return materials.
4. Receive Your Results
Access your digital laboratory results online in 10 to 15 business days.
Sample Collection
The sample is collected using first morning urine. Collect the sample before consuming any food or drinks, according to the included instructions.
First morning urine is used because it provides a more consistent sample for assessing iodine status.
ISO Certified Lab and Analysis
Your sample is analyzed in an ISO certified laboratory using ICP MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), a laboratory method used to measure iodine in urine. Creatinine is measured as a concentration marker to help account for how diluted or concentrated the urine sample is.
Biomarkers included
- Iodine: The iodine (I) level is a measure of the body’s supply of a vital mineral essential for thyroid health. Iodine plays a key role in the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and energy production. While iodine is naturally found in seafood, dairy, and some grains, deficiency is common, particularly in regions with iodine-poor soil. Insufficient iodine can lead to thyroi
How to prepare
Collect your sample using your **first morning urine** before consuming any food or drinks. Follow the included instructions carefully before collecting and sending your sample.
Frequently asked questions
Why is iodine important?
Iodine is needed to produce the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which are involved in metabolism, energy, body temperature, digestion, skin, hair and mood.
Can too much iodine also be a problem?
Yes. Both low and high iodine intake may influence thyroid related balance. Testing can be useful before making major changes to iodine supplementation.
What does first morning urine mean?
First morning urine means the first time you urinate after waking up from your main sleep period overnight.
Customer reviews
4.7/5 (7)
- 5/5 — Straightforward kit and easy morning collection. Did it before work and posted the same day.
- 5/5 — Very professional lab report!
- 4/5 — Good kit. It took about two weeks to get my report back, but the data was very helpful for my thyroid health.
- 5/5 — Glad I did this to check my baseline levels while on a vegan diet. Clear results.
- 4/5 — easy to use and the instructions were clear
- 5/5 — Really useful for peace of mind.
- 5/5 — Exactly what I needed to check my levels at home. :)