Cotinine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Cotinine (Blood)

Alternate Names	Cotinine Level
Test Code	SCOT
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top) - DEDICATED Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Cotinine is a specific indicator of nicotine intake. Serum/plasma cotinine is the preferred assay over urine cotinine.
Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube OR 1 x 9mL PLAIN tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 8 hours of collection.

Container ID	SNG, LHNG
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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