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HelpTest Code LAB414 Nicotine Screen (Cotinine), Urine
Useful For
Monitoring tobacco use by the qualitative detection of cotinine (nicotine metabolite) in urine
Methodology
Lateral Flow Chromatographic Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Clean container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine collection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80305