Nicotine and Metabolite, Serum Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
NICOTINE AND METABOLITE |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB10887 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
This assay is used for the detection of nicotine and cotinine in serum and plasma to determine the tobacco exposure status of the individual. Nicotine has a short half-life of approximately forty minutes; its presence may indicate recent tobacco exposure. Cotinine, the major nicotine metabolite, has a half-life of 24 hours and is detectable for several days after cessation of tobacco exposure. |
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Specimen Type |
Blood |
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Container |
Red Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Red top |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
3 Days Room Temperature |
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Methodology |
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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Days Performed |
TAT: 3-4 Days |
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Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics |
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CPT |
80323 |
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PDM |
5908600 |
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Results |
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