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HelpTest ID NICOS Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring tobacco use
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Nicotine and Metabolites, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
NICOTINE
<3.0 ng/mL
COTININE
<3.0 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m., Sunday; 4.p.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80323
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| NICOS | Nicotine and Metabolites, S | 90226-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 21313 | Nicotine | 3853-9 |
| 21314 | Cotinine | 10365-5 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)