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Test Code LAB414 Nicotine Screen Urine

Clinical Information

This test is intended to screen for the presence of cotinine, a metabolite of nicotine in urine.

Synonym

  • NICOTU

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Urine Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Urine Container
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days

Rejected Due To

  • Quantity not sufficient

Testing Algorithm

If appropriate, confirmation testing will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Nicotine (Cotinine) Confirmation, Urine No No

Reference Values

None Detected

 

Cutoff concentrations by immunoassay detection:

500 ng/mL

Interpretation

Positive results indicate recent exposure to cigarette smoke. 

Cautions

Detection of drugs in urine is dependent on urine concentration. False negative results may occur in urine that has been diluted either by direct sample tampering or by ingesting large quantities of water before sample collection.

Method Description

Beckman Coulter DxC700AU Thermo Scientific DRI® Cotinine Assay

Test Classification

This Gas Chromatography (GC) test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Toxicology Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Laboratories at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Reporting Name

Nicotine (Cotinine) Screen, Urine

CPT Code Information

80307

LOINC Code Information

10366-3