Test directory: Nicotine and Cotinine

Ordering Code 7119
Test Name Nicotine and Cotinine
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Serum separator tubes (SST)
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Nicotine ALL See report.
Cotinine ALL See report.