Nicotine and Cotinine

Message
Spin and transfer serum or plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial


Test Code
LAB9116 NICOS


Alias/See Also
NICOS


CPT Codes
80323| G0480

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Serum/ Plasma 2 mL Whole BloodTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 7 DaysRefrigerated : 21 DaysFrozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for Whole Blood) Causes for Rejection: Specimens collected in serum separator tubes (SS); Grossly hemolyzed samples


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170750



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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