Test Directory
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| Nicotine, Quantitative, Urine | |||||||||||||||||
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| AMA 80323, CMS G0480 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3 - 5 days | |||||||||||||||||
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This assay is used to determine the tobacco exposure status of the individual. Cotinine and 3 - OH -Cotinine are the primary metabolites of nicotine use and are detectable for several days after tobacco exposure. This assay will not distinguish between tobacco use and nicotine replacement products. |
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Preferred Specimen Type: Urine Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL |
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected. |
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| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Roble Road Core Laboratory | |||||||||||||||||
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| Routine, 3 times per week | |||||||||||||||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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