Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 5 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
Monitor use of nicotine
Special Instructions
Chain-of-custody documentation is required for samples submitted for preëmployment, random employee testing, and forensic purposes. For other applications, use the standard request form. Please mark chain-of-custody test number on the test request form.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Saliva, oral fluid in Quantisal™ device
Volume
1 mL saliva absorbed onto test pad then immersed in 3 mL of buffer (Quantisal™ collection device)
Minimum Volume
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Quantisal™ oral fluid collection device
Collection Instructions
An oral fluid specimen is collected by placing a cellulose pad affixed to a polypropylene stem (collector) under the tongue of an individual until a defined volume of saliva has saturated the cellulose pad. The defined volume taken up by the cellulose pad is indicated by coloration (blue) in a window on the stem (volume adequacy).
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature for transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if transport is delayed.
Patient Preparation
Clear mouth of any foreign material
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; any collection device other than Quantisal™ oral fluid device; no identification
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 770411 | Nicotine Met, Oral Fluid | 770412 | Cotinine, Oral Fluid | ng/mL | 63044-2 | |
| 770411 | Nicotine Met, Oral Fluid | 734589 | Please Note: | 77202-0 | ||
| Order Code | 770411 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Nicotine Met, Oral Fluid | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 770412 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Cotinine, Oral Fluid | |||||
| UofM | ng/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 63044-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 770411 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Nicotine Met, Oral Fluid | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 734589 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Please Note: | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 77202-0 |