Test Details
Mnemonic
TIN
Ordering Code
3510490
CPT-4 Code(s)
83018
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element no additive
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum in a sterile, screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Dark blue metal free EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolyis, SST, PST
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 180 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 180 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
<5.0 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes