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Nicotine / Cotinine Qualitative, Urine

النيكوتين / الكوتينين (نوعي)، بول

Sample Type

🧪 Urine

Results In

5-7 Days

Fasting

✅ Not Required

Parameters

📊 1

What is Nicotine / Cotinine Qualitative, Urine?

This urine test checks for the presence of nicotine and cotinine, which is a major breakdown product of nicotine. It's used to detect recent tobacco use or exposure to nicotine products.

Why is this test important?

It's commonly used for employment screenings, monitoring smoking cessation programs, or for insurance purposes. A positive result indicates recent nicotine exposure, while a negative result suggests no recent use.

How to Prepare

No special preparation required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before my blood test?
It depends on the test. Tests like lipid profile and fasting blood sugar require 10-12 hours of fasting. Tests like CBC, vitamin D, and thyroid do not require fasting. Each test page on our website clearly states the fasting requirements.

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