Test Overview
Test Methodology
Competitive Immunoassay
Test Usage
Identification of habitual tobacco users or to monitor compliance in smoking cessation programs.
Reference Range *
Negative. A positive result indicates levels >200 ng/mL of cotinine.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
4 hours
Soft Order Code
UCOT
MiChart Code
Cotinine, Urine
Synonyms
- Nicotine metabolite, Urine
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Drug Analysis
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect random urine specimen and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
5 ml random urine
Minimum Volume
1 ml random urine
Additional Information
The positive cut-off level is high enough to rule out the effect of passive smoke (normal level for nonsmokers passively exposed to smoking is <200 ng/mL). GCMS analysis can also detect the presence of nicotine and cotinine.
Billing
CPT Code
80307
Fee Code
33219
LOINC
12293-7
NY State Approved
No