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General
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Clinical Use:
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Cotinine is a metabolite of nicotine. This test is requested to prove a patient is a non-smoker. It may be requested by Insurance companies or for patients awaiting surgery. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Nicotine (Spot Urine), |
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Code:
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UCOT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Toxicology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4126 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 12:28 |