NICOTINES
Cotinine, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3374
Synonyms:
Nicotine and Metabolites
NICOS
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
.8 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated (preferred)- 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
CPT Codes:
80323 - Nicotine and Metabolite (EAP 30021052)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
3-5 days
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Notes:
Cotinine is a metabolite of nicotine.