Test Code NICOSM Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: NICOS
EPIC: LAB3978
Reporting Name
Nicotine and Metabolites, SUseful For
Monitoring tobacco use
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
NICOTINE
<3.0 ng/mL
COTININE
<3.0 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m.
Sunday; 4.p.m.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80323
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
NICOS | Nicotine and Metabolites, S | 90226-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
21313 | Nicotine | 3853-9 |
21314 | Cotinine | 10365-5 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Secondary ID
82509Forms
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