« Find Another Test Test Overview Test Methodology Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Test Usage Monitoring of tobacco use. Reference Range* Nicotine: <3 ng/mL; Cotinine: <3 ng/mL. * Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results. Test Details Days Test Performed Monday - Sunday Analytic Time 2 - 5 days Soft Order Code NICOS MiChart Code Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum Synonyms Synonyms Cotinine, Serum NICOTINE AND METABOLITES, S COTS NICO TRANS COT COTININE NICOTINE TRANS-3-OH COTININE + See More Laboratory Sendout Laboratory Reference Mayo NICOS (82509) Looking to Order a Test? We’ve provided helpful links to make ordering easy. Find a Requisition All specimens should be accompanied by a requisition. Submitting Specimens Learn about how to properly label and where to ship specimens. Order Kits and Supplies MLabs provides all the supplies necessary for the collection of specimens. Test FAQ Visit our provider FAQ and learn about common questions to ordering tests. Specimen Requirements Offsite Collection Instructions Collect specimen in a red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Container Normal Volume 0.8 mL serum Minimum Volume 0.5 mL serum Additional Information Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories. Billing Information Fee Codes CPT Code 80323 LOINC 3853-9 Have More Billing Questions? Explore our helpful billing resources: Billing Resources Billing FAQ
