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(CTC) Nicotine and Cotinine, Urine
Test CodeCTC
CPT Codes
80323, G0480<br /> **CLINICAL TRIAL CODE**
Preferred Specimen
- 1 ml random urine
- leak-proof, plastic container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
Report Available
4 to 4 Day(s)
Clinical Significance
This assay is used for the detection of nicotine and
cotinine in urine to determine the tobacco exposure status
of the individual. Nicotine has a short half-life of
approximately forty minutes; Its presence may indicate
recent tobacco exposure. Cotinine, the major nicotine
metabolite, has a half-life of 24 hours and is detectable
for several days after cessation of tobacco exposure.
cotinine in urine to determine the tobacco exposure status
of the individual. Nicotine has a short half-life of
approximately forty minutes; Its presence may indicate
recent tobacco exposure. Cotinine, the major nicotine
metabolite, has a half-life of 24 hours and is detectable
for several days after cessation of tobacco exposure.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355-5386
Last Updated: February 26, 2021
