Nicotine and Cotinine, Blood
Sunquest Code: | NICTI | ||
Epic Code: | LAB5857 | Epic Name: | Nicotine and Cotinine Blood |
Synonyms: | Cotinine | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7-9 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) (Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA)) |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum serum or plasma. Alternatively send 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum whole blood EDTA or sodium heparin samples are also acceptable. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: | Stability: 14 days at room temperature, refrigerated or frozen. Do not freeze whole blood. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
Referral Lab number: | 99742 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
By report.
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Use: | Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate non-tobacco nicotine exposure. |
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