Test directory: Nicotine and Cotinine

Ordering Code7119
Test NameNicotine and Cotinine
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Serum separator tubes (SST)
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 27, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
NicotineALLSee report.
CotinineALLSee report.