Cotinine Urine Test – Dip Test
- The single panel Cotinine drug test detect nicotine levels in urine
- Cotinine is a Metabolite of Nicotine and is the primary alkaloid found in tobacco products
- Cutoff Level for Cotinine in this Particular Test is 200 ng/mL
- This test is designed to be both cost-efficient and reliable.
- Cotinine is detectable up to 4 days after a person’s last cigarette
- Dip tests have high level of accuracy level at 99%.
- Test results from urine samples will be visible within five minutes.
- Forensic use only
Why Use a Cotinine Urine Test?
Despite the risks associated with nicotine use, it is not considered a controlled substance by the FDA.
Employers and institutions still are within their right to test individuals for Cotinine. They may include a cotinine test when they initiate their drug screening procedures.
On the other hand, some employers may wish to assess tobacco use within their workforce or enforce a no-smoking policy in their company.
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How to Use a Cotinine Urine Dip Test?
- Remove the cotinine urine test from its sealed pouch and use it as soon as possible. For best results, perform the assay within an hour.
- Next, hold the dip test by the end, where you can see the product name. To avoid contamination, do not touch the test membrane.
- Then, holding the test vertically, dip the test in the urine specimen for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not immerse above the maximum line (MAX) on the test. That’s about 1/5th of the way up the test.
- After the drug test has finished, remove the test from the specimen and place it on a non-absorbent flat surface. Start the timer and wait for the colored band(s) to appear. Read the result at 5 minutes. Do not interpret it after 10 minutes.