Test Details
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 7 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.
Use
Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
References
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma, whole blood, or serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or red-top tube
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 071255 | Nicotine and Metabolite, Quant | 90226-2 | 071259 | Nicotine | ng/mL | 3853-9 |
| 071255 | Nicotine and Metabolite, Quant | 90226-2 | 071260 | Cotinine | ng/mL | 10365-5 |
| Order Code | 071255 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Nicotine and Metabolite, Quant | |||||
| Order Loinc | 90226-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 071259 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Nicotine | |||||
| UofM | ng/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 3853-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 071255 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Nicotine and Metabolite, Quant | |||||
| Order Loinc | 90226-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 071260 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Cotinine | |||||
| UofM | ng/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 10365-5 |