Nicotine and Metabolite, Quant

Test Code
071255


Alias/See Also
Tobacco


CPT Codes
83887

Preferred Specimen
Plasma, whole blood OR serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube OR red-top tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Specimen Stability
14 days


Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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.