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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Cotinine Screen, urine - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Alternate Test Name/Synonym: | Nicotine metabolite - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Clinical indicator of smoking status. Cutoff concentration of 250ug/L is used to differentiate active smokers from passive exposure. DO NOT ORDER FOR INSURANCE OR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES OR ANY OTHER NON-CLINICAL REASONS. | ||
| Test Code: | UCOT | ||
| Primary Container: | Urine, spot | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 10 mL | ||
| Processing: | Send 10 mL aliquot to laboratory. Store refrigerated. Send at ambient temperature. Outside Region: Send refrigerated. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed within 24 hours of receipt of sample (Monday to Friday excluding holidays). | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Results >/= 250ug/L are reported as POSITIVE and results < 250 ug/L are reported as negative. Creatinine and cotinine/creatinine ratio also reported. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Mar 13 2017 12:00AM | ||
