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Urine Cotinine Rdm Qual

Test Code
COTUR


Alias/See Also
Cotinine Urine Random Qualitative


CPT Codes
80323

Preferred Specimen
Random urine specimen collected in a clean and dry container. 


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Collect random urine in a clean dry container.


Transport Container
Urine cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated at 2-8 C.


Specimen Stability
48 hours refrigerated.  For prolonged storage, specimens may be frozen and stored below -20 C.


Methodology
Chrhromatographic Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Every day


Report Available
Ordered stat and report available within one hour of reciept.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Cotinine is a first-stage metabolite of nicotine.


Performing Laboratory
Performed at MMH Laboratory



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.