Nicotine/Cotinine (Urine) Test – Short Description:

The Nicotine/Cotinine (Urine) test detects the presence of nicotine or its metabolite, cotinine, in a urine sample. This test is commonly used to confirm tobacco use, including cigarette smoking or the use of other nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. Cotinine has a longer half-life than nicotine, making it a reliable marker for recent or past nicotine exposure. The test is widely used in smoking cessation programs, occupational health settings, and drug testing to assess tobacco consumption and monitor compliance with anti-smoking interventions.