NICOTINE (COTININE) METABOLITE SCREEN, SERUM

Message

As of 06-14-2023, test has returned to the Central Lab and will no longer be sent to Quest.

Test Code

NICTS

CPT Codes
80302

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel-separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 21 days
Frozen up to 6 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Quantity not sufficient

Methodology

EIA

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Result	Value (ng/mL)
Negative	<50
Positive	>50
Indeterminant	LC/MS confirmation is recommended

Clinical Significance

Nicotine is readily metabolized into cotinine. This assay is intended as an aid in the detection of cotinine after use or exposure to tobacco products.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 14, 2023

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.