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Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | Mayo Test ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin, Serum | LABFFTIN | FFTIN | FFTIN |
Reporting Name
Tin, SerumPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Draw blood in a metal free tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of metal free serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Plasma
Draw blood in an EDTA metal-free royal blue-top tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL metal-free EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Reference Range: <5.0 ng/mL
Toxic range has not been established.
Note: Whole blood is the preferred specimen for monitoring exposure to tin.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFTIN | Tin, Serum | 5748-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1182 | Tin | 5748-9 |
Report Available
3 to 7 daysMethod Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)