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Tin, Whole Blood

CPT 83018

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Result Turnaround Time

5 - 9 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Evaluate exposure to tin

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube

Reference Range

<5.0 ng/mL

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Use of non−metal-free collection tubes

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790650 Tin, Blood 790582 Tin ng/ml 5747-1
Order Code790650
Order Code NameTin, Blood
Order Loinc
Result Code790582
Result Code NameTin
UofMng/ml
Result LOINC5747-1