Nicotine Metabolite, Screen Only, Urine
Also known as: Cotinine, Urine
Use
Marker for active smoking; medical surveillance; smoking cessation programs
Special Instructions
This test is not intended for medical-legal use, and does not meet requirements for forensic urine drug testing. Clients must ensure that their testing program conforms to applicable state and federal laws and employment agreements.
Limitations
This test is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only and is designed to provide preliminary analytical results. The cut-off for cotinine detection is set high to rule out passive inhalation, potentially causing false negatives in low-level exposure. Preliminary positive findings should be confirmed by an alternative method as some over-the-counter medications and adulterants may cause inaccurate results.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 59646-0
- 8251-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Container
Urine container
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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