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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.Forms
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