Tin Total Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: TIN SP
Use
The Tin Total Quantitative test measures the concentration of tin in serum or plasma, which can be used to evaluate exposure to tin and related clinical conditions. Elevated levels of tin may be indicative of environmental exposure or contamination, and this test helps in assessing the tin burden in patients.
Special Instructions
Specimens should be collected in certified metal-free containers to avoid environmental contamination. Any unexpected elevated results should be verified by collecting a new specimen in a trace metal-free container. The test is performed by a non-ARUP laboratory and requires specimens to be submitted separately when multiple tests are ordered.
Limitations
This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Results may be affected by environmental contamination during specimen collection. As the test is performed by a separate non-ARUP laboratory, performance characteristics may vary.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
5-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
royal blue (K2EDTA), royal blue (Na2EDTA), or royal blue (no additive)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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