Description
Measures cotinine, the major nicotine metabolite, often with nicotine/anabasine/nornicotine to help distinguish tobacco use from replacement therapy.
Indications
Monitors tobacco/nicotine exposure and abstinence; supports nicotine-replacement monitoring. Passive exposure can produce low positive concentrations.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
Spot Urine
Special Precautions
Collect random urine in a clean plastic container; no preservative. Document nicotine replacement, vaping, smokeless tobacco, and passive exposure.
Normal Range
< 5.0 ng/mL