Test ID: ZG165
Component(s): Z0759 Nicotine LOINC: 3853-9, Z0760 Cotinine LOINC: 10365-5
CPT code: 80323
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Lav (EDTA), green-top (heparin) OR Red
Frequency: 3 – 7 days working days after setup by performing lab.
Instructions: 1 mL Whole Blood from Lav (EDTA), green-top (heparin) OR Red, Ambient. Min 0.5 mL.
Text: Used in the measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure
Methodology: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)