NICOTINE AND METABOLITE QUANTITATIVE PLASMA WHOLE BLOOD OR SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: NICMT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021996
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-7 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or red-top tube

Methods

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure

CPT Codes

80323


* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

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