Quest Diagnostics Nicotine and Cotinine Drug Screen Panel
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
2
Duration
30 min
Results
3 days
This test checks for recent exposure to nicotine and cotinine in urine.
Knowing an individual's nicotine and cotinine recent exposure determines their tobacco exposure status. The test detects the presence of nicotine and cotinine (a nicotine metabolite) in a urine sample. A metabolite is a biomarker that is in the urine after a drug is processed by the body. This helps determine recent tobacco use.
Key Details
- Substances Tested
- 5–12+ (varies by panel)
- Fasting Required
- No
- Sample Type
- Urine or blood
- Turnaround
- 1–3 business days
- Chain of Custody
- Available for legal/employment use
Who Is This For?
Individuals needing pre-employment or workplace drug screening. Athletes requiring compliance testing. People in addiction recovery programs. Anyone needing drug testing for legal or insurance purposes. Those wanting to verify supplement purity or check for unintended exposures.
What's Included
Preparation Required
No fasting required. Bring valid photo identification. For urine tests, avoid excessive water intake before the test as overly dilute samples may require retesting. Bring a list of any prescription medications, as some can cause positive results that need to be verified.
Biomarkers Tested
2A metal found in canned foods, solder, and industrial materials. While small amounts of inorganic tin are relatively non-toxic, high levels can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Organotin compounds are more toxic and affect the immune and nervous systems.
A metal found in canned foods, solder, and industrial materials. While small amounts of inorganic tin are relatively non-toxic, high levels can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Organotin compounds are more toxic and affect the immune and nervous systems.
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw or urine collection
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 3 days