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Epic Code LAB831 Nicotine Level, Blood

Important Note

  • 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.

Test Name Alias

Cotinine | Tobacco Alkaloids | 4092

Interface Order Alias

10779

Quick Collect

+(2)S/PO/R

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Red top (no additive) or Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable?  Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Red top is preferred tube.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
  • Green top is not acceptable

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours.
  • Aliquot serum in plastic aliquot tube

Minimum serum volume: 2.0 mL

 

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 14 days

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

Cotinine Lvl
    <2 ng/mL

 

Nicotine Lvl
     <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

1230100975

LOINC

Nicotine Lvl: 3853-9

Cotinine Lvl: 10365-5

Mayo Access Code

SHO135

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023