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Nicotine And Cotinine, Serum

Test Code
LAB2111


CPT Codes
80323

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum or plasma • 2mL whole blood


Instructions
Spin and transfer serum or plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Serum and Plasma
 Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
 Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.