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NICOTINE (COTININE) METABOLITE SCREEN, SERUM
Message *************** EFFECTIVE 02/09/2025 ***************
This test is temporarily being sent to Quest Diagnostics. Please order Quest #90642 - Nicotine and Cotinine, Serum/Plasma (CPT 80323) using the Soft code UNCMS.
IMPORTANT: Gold-top (SST) tubes are not accepted for Quest test. Collect serum in red-top tube (no gel). Centrifuge then aliquot (transfer) serum to a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send refrigerated.
This test is temporarily being sent to Quest Diagnostics. Please order Quest #90642 - Nicotine and Cotinine, Serum/Plasma (CPT 80323) using the Soft code UNCMS.
IMPORTANT: Gold-top (SST) tubes are not accepted for Quest test. Collect serum in red-top tube (no gel). Centrifuge then aliquot (transfer) serum to a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send refrigerated.
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: February 21, 2025