Test Details

• Discipline:

  Biochemistry

  Biochemistry

• Specimen Container Adult:

  Plain universal container

  Plain universal container

• Specimen Container Paediatric:

  Plain universal container

  Plain universal container

• Minimum Volume Adult:

  2 mL (random urine sample)

  2 mL (random urine sample)

• Minimum Volume Paediatric:

  1 mL (random urine sample)

  1 mL (random urine sample)

• Sample Stability:

  Samples are stable at 4°C for 2 - 5 days. Samples can be stored at -15°C for up to 12 months.

  Samples are stable at 4°C for 2 - 5 days. Samples can be stored at -15°C for up to 12 months.

• Transport Requirements:

  Ambient temperature.

  Ambient temperature.

• Interpretation:

  Knowledge of time elapsed between last dose and specimen collection is important for interpretation of test results.

  Knowledge of time elapsed between last dose and specimen collection is important for interpretation of test results.

• Reference Ranges:

  Adult
  <50µg/L : Consistent with no active smoking
  50 - 500µg/L : Consistent with light smoking or moderate passive smoking
  >500µg/L : Consistent with active smoking

  Adult
  <50µg/L : Consistent with no active smoking
  50 - 500µg/L : Consistent with light smoking or moderate passive smoking
  >500µg/L : Consistent with active smoking

• Routine Contact Name:

  Duty Biochemist

• Routine Telephone:

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889
  RVI: 0191 282 9719

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889
  RVI: 0191 282 9719

• Routine Email:

  nuth.dutybiochemist@nhs.net

• Specialist Test:

  Yes

  Yes