Tributyltin (TBT), Urine

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

USN

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

3165

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

10

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

See Urine Tin

Reference Intervals

0-168 nmoL/L

Tin/creatinine ratio 0-11 nmol/mmol

To convert urine tin nmol/L to ug/L multiply by 0.119. For example 200 nmol/L = 24 ug/L (1 ppb).

No Biological Exposure Index is available for Tin

Test Method

ICP-MS

Non-Funded Test Cost

$66.34 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

5935

Additional Costing Information

The urine pottle used for specimen collection must be shown to be free of Tin contamination. Tin is a dietary related metal, for monitoring a pre and post exposure sample is suggested.

Contact Information

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