Nicotine and Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine
Also known as: Tobacco
Use
Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure
Special Instructions
The test needs to be ordered and managed by a healthcare provider, who will be responsible for the appropriate collection, storage, and submission of the urine specimen. It is essential to ensure that no preservative is present in the container used for storing the urine sample.
Limitations
The performance characteristics of this test were determined by LabCorp, and it has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test results may vary based on the sample collection process, storage conditions, and patient variability. Additional confirmatory or reflex tests may affect the turnaround time for results.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 3854-7
- 3854-7
- 10366-3
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Urine
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Urine container, no preservative
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |