Immunoassay Specialty Screen with No Reflex: Cotinine
COT
Testing Information
Sample Type
Urine
Testing Area
Toxicology
Test Methodology
Immunoassay
Panel Contents
Cotinine Screen
Reference Range
N/A
Expected Turnaround Time
24 hrs
Specimen Collection Criteria
Sterile urine cup or tube
Rejection Criteria
Quantity Not Sufficient (< 1mL), Specimen not labeled properly, Specimen leaked
Specimen Validity and Retention
Room Temperature (20-25°C): 72 hrs
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days.
Frozen (-20° or below): 14 days
Courier Transportation
Transport specimen at room temp (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C).
Clinical Utility
Presumptive testing to detect the use of nicotine.
