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Cotinine; Urine

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UCOTININE

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66623

Additional Notes:

Cotinine is the major metabolite of nicotine. Its detection in urine is an indicator of a patient's tobacco smoking status or use of nicotine-containing gum or nicotine patch.

Note: Qualitative assay.