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Test Name Alias
Nicotine Urine Level | Cotinine | Tobacco Alkaloid | 2510
Interface Order Alias
10780
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup / Plastic screw-top transport tube
Preferred Volume to Collect: 10.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Urine specimen must be collected on site at lab or office. Do not send collection container home with patient.
- Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
- Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen: 365 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
- Testing is performed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Specimens received after 14:00 on Tuesdays will be processed on Fridays.
- Specimens received after 14:00 on Fridays will be processed on Tuesdays.
- Usual turn-around time 1-7 days
Reference Range
Anabasine Lvl UR
<2 ng/mL
Cotinine Lvl UR
<5 ng/mL
Nicotine Lvl UR
<2 ng/mL
Nornicotine Lvl UR
<2 ng/mL
Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
80323, G0480
CDM Code
3018032301
Epic Test ID
1230100976
LOINC
Nicotine Lvl UR: 3854-7
Cotinine Lvl UR: 10366-3
Nornicotine Lvl UR: 33917-6
Anabasine Lvl UR: 33915-0
Mayo Access Code
SHO136
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023