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NICOTINE (COTININE) METABOLITE SCREEN, SERUM
MessageAs of 06-14-2023, test has returned to the Central Lab and will no longer be sent to Quest.
Test Code
NICTS
CPT Codes
80307
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: May 8, 2024