Nicotine and Cotinine, Screen & Confirmation, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | UNICTI | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5855 | Epic Name: | Nicotine and Cotinine Urine |
| Methodology: | Immunoassay; Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 10 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 20 mL, 10 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 8582 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Confirmation: A combined total or urine nicotine and cotinine concentration greater than 200 ng/mL indicates active use of a nicotine-containing product (tobacco or smoking cessation product). Urine concentration less than 200 ng/mL could be consistent with passive exposure to tobacco smoke.
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