Referred Tests
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Test ID: NICOS
Nicotine and Metabolites, Serum
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum Red
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |