Tin
Test Mnemonic
TIN
CPT Codes
- 83018 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Navy Blue) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Navy Blue) | Refrigerated | ||
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ICP/Mass Spectrometry |
Reference Range
| Tin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 5.0 | ng/mL |
Clinical Info
Whole blood is the preferred specimen for monitoring exposure to tin.