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Cotinine, Urine Random
Test Name Cotinine, Urine Random
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Sterile Container Minimum Testing Volume = 5mL Urine
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect random sample in a sterile container. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Special Instructions: Centrifuge all urine samples before analysis. Transfer aliquots in polypropylene tubes. Samples should be within the normal physiological pH range of 5-8. Rejection Criteria: Unlabeled, Leaky or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Store urine specimens at 2-8°C for up to one month. For prolonged storage freeze urine samples. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 3 days (batched)	Test Utilization
Reference Value Not detected
Test Code UCTN	Methodology LCMS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry)
Testing Location SMH-Biochemistry	Other Information Last Updated: June 06, 2019

Cotinine, Urine Random

Test Name

Cotinine, Urine Random

Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Sterile Container

Minimum Testing Volume = 5mL Urine

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect random sample in a sterile container. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition.

Special Instructions: Centrifuge all urine samples before analysis. Transfer aliquots in polypropylene tubes. Samples should be within the normal physiological pH range of 5-8.

Rejection Criteria: Unlabeled, Leaky or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected.

Stability: Store urine specimens at 2-8°C for up to one month. For prolonged storage freeze urine samples.

Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

3 days (batched)

Test Utilization

Reference Value

Not detected

Test Code

UCTN

Methodology

LCMS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry)

Testing Location

SMH-Biochemistry

Other Information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019