UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Nicotine (includes Cotinine)
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| Test Code(s): |
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NCCPNL / HCNCCPNL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83887
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| Methodology: |
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Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift, as workload dictates.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 4 - 7 working days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 1.5 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge and transfer cell-free serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens collected in red cap with yellow ring (SST) tubes are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
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Interpretation
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Result of "BELOW" indicates that the result is below the method detection limit of 50 ng/mL for nicotine and 50 ng/mL for cotinine.
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| Additional Information: |
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Both nicotine and cotinine values will be reported.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories. This test meets the standards for clinical testing. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved or cleared this test; however, the FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
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Cotinine (nicotine metabolite)
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