Nicotine Metabolite (Cotinine), Quantitative
Test included
- Nicotine Metabolite (cotinine)
Frequently Asked Questions
It is used for measuring cotinine presence in the blood such as in cases of tobacco exposure, or smoking history, or via secondhand smoke.
Cotinine has been known to last for 1-4 days in the urine of infrequent smokers and for up to 3 weeks in heavy smokers.
Yes, but the levels are lower than those from direct smoking. Passive smoking can cause trace amounts of cotinine to appear in the urine.
Some companies use it to check employees for nicotine use in connection with or as part of the conditions imposed by health insurance against smoking policies in the workplace.
Doctor information
Test code
8826
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Endocrinology
Turn around time
Same Day
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 16:00
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Blue Plastic Urine collecter | .5 ML |
Specimen stability information
Urine
Collection instructions
Age ,Gender & Clinical history are mandatory. Collect urine without preservatives
Package price
₹1930
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