Test Code NICOU Nicotine and Metabolites, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL, aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
CMH COLLECTION: 5 mL in sterile cup
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 365 days | ||
Ambient | 28 days |
Useful For
Monitoring tobacco use
Monitoring patients on nicotine-replacement therapy for concurrent use of tobacco products
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Thursday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReporting Name
Nicotine and Metabolites, UReference Values
Non-tobacco user with no passive exposure:
NICOTINE
<5.0 ng/mL
COTININE
<5.0 ng/mL
ANABASINE
<2.0 ng/mL
NORNICOTINE
<2.0 ng/mL
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
80323
G0480 (if appropriate)