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Nicotine Screen, Urine 

Test Code
LAB414


Alias/See Also
Nicotine, Urine
Cotinine Screen, Urine


CPT Codes
80305

Preferred Specimen
1 ml (1.0 ml minimum) random urine


Minimum Volume
1 ml (1.0 ml minimum) random urine


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Up to 5 weeks refrigerated or frozen.


Methodology
Chromatographic immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Limitations
This assay detects cotinine, a major metabolite of nicotine, at the cut-off of 500 ng/mL in urine.   Cotinine may be present in the urine of individuals who smoke, chew tobacco,  inhale tobacco smoke produced by others, or who take medications containing cotinine.


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.