Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC54841Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Nicotine and Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine
Also known as: Tobacco
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure
Special Instructions
Not provided.
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.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Cotinine
AnalyteCotinine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Nicotine
AnalyteNicotine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3854-7 - Nicotine Ur-mCnc
Result Codes
- 3854-7 - Nicotine Ur-mCnc
- 10366-3 - Cotinine Ur-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
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 |
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