Nicotine and Cotinine Drug Screen Panel

Whether you're meeting employment requirements, preparing for surgery, participating in a wellness program, or monitoring tobacco cessation, the ICare Nicotine and Cotinine Drug Screen Panel provides accurate laboratory testing to detect recent nicotine exposure. This comprehensive panel measures both nicotine and cotinine, the primary metabolite produced when the body processes nicotine, offering a reliable assessment of tobacco and nicotine use.

Because nicotine is rapidly metabolized, testing for both nicotine and cotinine provides a more complete picture of recent exposure than nicotine testing alone. This panel can detect nicotine exposure from cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes (vaping), nicotine replacement therapies, and other nicotine-containing products.

With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, confidential testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location with the convenience and professionalism you deserve.

What Does This Test Measure?

The Nicotine and Cotinine Drug Screen Panel evaluates two important biomarkers associated with nicotine use.

Nicotine

Nicotine is the addictive chemical naturally found in tobacco products and present in many nicotine replacement products and electronic cigarettes.

Testing detects recent nicotine exposure from sources including:

Cigarettes
Cigars
Smokeless tobacco
Electronic cigarettes (vaping)
Nicotine patches
Nicotine gum or lozenges
Other nicotine-containing products

Because nicotine is eliminated from the body relatively quickly, testing nicotine alone provides only a short detection window.

Cotinine

Cotinine is the primary metabolite produced when the body breaks down nicotine.

Because cotinine remains in the body significantly longer than nicotine, it is considered one of the most reliable laboratory markers of recent nicotine exposure.

Measuring both nicotine and cotinine provides a more comprehensive evaluation and improves the accuracy of nicotine screening.

Who Should Consider This Test?

The Nicotine and Cotinine Drug Screen Panel may be recommended for individuals who:

Are participating in a smoking cessation program
Need nicotine testing for employment
Require testing for insurance or wellness programs
Are preparing for surgery
Need occupational health screening
Want to confirm tobacco-free status
Are monitoring nicotine replacement therapy under the guidance of a healthcare provider
Want confidential testing for personal knowledge

This panel provides dependable laboratory results for both healthcare and workplace purposes.

Why Is It Important?

Provides a broader picture of health, helps identify abnormalities, and supports personalized treatment decisions.

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