NICOTINE AND METABOLITE QUANTITATIVE PLASMA WHOLE BLOOD OR SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NICMT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021996
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-7 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021996
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-7 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or red-top tube
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or red-top tube
Methods
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Clinical Utilities
Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites to monitor success of smoking cessation programs, detect passive exposure, and evaluate nontobacco nicotine exposure
CPT Codes
80323
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
See Report for Reference Ranges