Tin Total, Serum/Plasma

Test Code

6324

CPT Code(s)

83018

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

6324

CPT Code(s)

83018

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

Tin Total, Serum/Plasma

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a trace metal-free, no additive (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube OR sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into acid-washed or metal-free plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Container

Acid-washed or trace metal-free, plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a trace metal-free, no additive (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube OR sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into acid-washed or metal-free plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Container

Acid-washed or trace metal-free, plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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