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About Tin
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About Tin
Overview and History
Tin is a post-transition metal (atomic number 50) that exists as inorganic tin and as organic tin compounds (organotins). Inorganic forms occur in ores and soils; organotins are synthesized for industrial uses like stabilizers, pesticides, and antifouling paints.
Historically tin has been used in alloys, food can linings, and coatings. Clinically, organotin compounds drew attention because they are more biologically active; modern testing uses sensitive methods such as ICP‑MS to quantify tin in urine or blood and help characterize exposure patterns rather than indicate a single clinical outcome.
Interpreting Highs and Lows
Higher measured tin may indicate recent or ongoing exposure from sources such as canned food linings, solder, ceramic glazes, PVC stabilizers, industrial emissions, or organotin-containing products. In population and occupational studies, greater tin or organotin levels have been associated with gastrointestinal, neurological, or endocrine-related effects, but interpretation depends on amount, form, timing, and co-exposures.
Low tin levels generally reflect background environmental exposure or limited absorption. Low values alone are not necessarily beneficial or harmful; they are most informative when viewed alongside other metals, chemical markers, and detoxification genetics to identify exposure patterns and clearance capacity.
Featured Test
Tin is included in the Toxin Zoomer to quantify heavy-metal exposure and help pinpoint likely sources within a broader toxicant profile. Combined with detox‑capacity genetics and other metals/chemicals, tin measurement helps clinicians map exposure patterns and personalize follow-up testing or exposure-reduction planning.
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