Nicotine and Cotinine, LC/MS/MS

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$79.00

Total reviews 27

Tests Included:
Est. 6-8 (business days) Turnaround
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This assay is used for the detection of nicotine and cotinine in serum and plasma to determine the tobacco exposure status of the individual. Nicotine has a short half-life of approximately forty minutes; its presence may indicate recent tobacco exposure. Cotinine, the major nicotine metabolite, has a half-life of 24 hours and is detectable for several days after cessation of tobacco exposure.

$79.00

Tests Included:
Est. 6-8 (business days) Turnaround
Specimen type:
Quest Diagnostics Location

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Nicotine and Cotinine, LC/MS/MS

Test Code: 90642
CPT Code: 80323 (HCPCS: G0480)
Alternate Name: N/A
Test Instructions : --
Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
Fasting: N/A
Methodology: Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Results In: 6-8
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