Test Details
Mnemonic
UCOTN
Ordering Code
1844000
CPT-4 Code(s)
80307
Specimen Information
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Send 10.0 mL urine in a screw capped plastic urine container.
Minimum Volume
5.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Urine catheter cup (with needle)
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
The decision level for urine cotinine is 500 ng/mL.
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No