NICOTINE AND METABOLITES URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: COTIN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028400
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028400
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 3.0 mL urine
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine-Random
Collection Info:
Collect a random urine specimen. No preservative.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine-Random
Collection Info:
Collect a random urine specimen. No preservative.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: OK
Gross icterus: OK
Gross hemolysis: OK
Gross icterus: OK
Methods
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Clinical Utilities
Monitoring tobacco use
Monitoring patients on nicotine-replacement therapy for concurrent use of tobacco products
Monitoring patients on nicotine-replacement therapy for concurrent use of tobacco products
CPT Codes
80323
G0480 (if appropriate)
G0480 (if appropriate)
* 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
Non-tobacco user with no passive exposure:
NICOTINE
<5.0 ng/mL
COTININE
<5.0 ng/mL
ANABASINE
<2.0 ng/mL
NORNICOTINE
<2.0 ng/mL
NICOTINE
<5.0 ng/mL
COTININE
<5.0 ng/mL
ANABASINE
<2.0 ng/mL
NORNICOTINE
<2.0 ng/mL
