Cotinine Screen, Oral Fluid
Also known as: Cotinine Screen Only, Oral Fluid, Nicotine Metabolite
Use
Monitor use of nicotine
Special Instructions
Chain-of-custody documentation is required for samples submitted for preëmployment, random employee testing, and forensic purposes. For other applications, use the standard request form and ensure to mark the chain-of-custody test number on the test request form.
Limitations
This immunoassay-based test can yield positive results which are unconfirmed analytical results. If the test results do not align with the expected clinical findings, it is recommended to confirm with an alternate methodology. The outcome of the test can be affected by patient metabolic variables, specific drug chemistry, and specimen characteristics.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 63044-2
- 77202-0
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Saliva
Volume
1 mL saliva absorbed onto test pad then immersed in 3 mL of buffer
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Quantisal™ oral fluid collection device
Collection Instructions
An oral fluid specimen is collected by placing a cellulose pad affixed to a polypropylene stem (collector) under the tongue until a defined volume of saliva has saturated the cellulose pad. The defined volume is indicated by a color change (blue) on the stem.
Patient Preparation
Clear mouth of any foreign material
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature for transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if transport is delayed.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; any collection device other than Quantisal™ oral fluid device; no identification