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Nicotine and Metabolite Confirmation

Message
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Test Code
NICCOT


CPT Codes
80323

Includes
Confirmation Nicotine & Metabolite: Cotinine, Nicotine


Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Transport Container
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: n/a


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


Methodology
Confirmation: LC/MS/MS

Setup Schedule
Confirmation: M - F 1st Shift
TOX


Report Available
Confirmation: 3 days


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439


Last Updated: November 22, 2021


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.