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- Cotinine, Urine
Special Instructions
Not intended for medical-legal use.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine (random)
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Urine container
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Test Details
Use
Marker for active smoking; medical surveillance; smoking cessation programs
Limitations
This test is intended for in vitro diagnostic use.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Interval
Negative (cutoff = 0.3 μg/mL)
Additional Information
Cotinine is the major metabolite of nicotine and may be detected for as long as seven days after exposure. Cutoff is set high to rule out passive inhalation.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 716555 | Nicotine Metabolite, Urine | 733786 | Cotinine | ng/mL | 59646-0 | |
| 716555 | Nicotine Metabolite, Urine | 753798 | Drug Screen Comment: | N/A |
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