NICOTINE U
Cotinine, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3360
Synonyms:
Nicotine and Metabolites, Urine
Anabasine
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic urine container
Specimen Type:
Random urine collection (no preservative)
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 365 days
Refrigerated (preferred) - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days
CPT Codes:
80323 - Nicotine and Metabolite Urine (EAP 30021033)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Thursday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Test Includes:
Nicotine, Cotinine, Anabasine and Nornicotine