Your Leading Cotinine Test Supplier

 

Hangzhou Lysun Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is located in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Zone. It is a high-tech biomedical enterprise specialized in the research and development, production and sales of IVD (in vitro diagnostic) reagents and supporting instruments.

 

At present, we mainly focuses on two areas of research: chronic disease health management and instant diagnostic reagents, they are extensively used in the fields of self-test, clinical biochemistry, and immunology.The main products are as follows:

• Detection of infectious diseases (including COVID-19 detection products)
• Drugs of abuse
• Tumor marker
• Cardiac marker
• Women's Health
• Blood Glucose Monitors

• Blood Glucose Uric Acid Meter
• Hemoglobin Meter
• Blood Lipids Analysis Meter (Total Cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein Cholestero, Triglycerides)
• Renal function Analysis Meter (Creatinine, Uric Acid, Urea)
• Dry Biochemical Analysis Meter (TC, HDL, TG, CR, UA, UR)

 

 
  • COT Rapid Test
    The COT Rapid Test is used to help quickly identify cotinine drug abuse.
  • Negative Cotinine Test
    Negative Cotinine Urine Test is specifically designed to verify smoking cessation success and nicotine-free status in individuals. Using high-specificity colloidal gold immunochromatography, it
  • Instant Cotinine Urine Test
    Our Instant Cotinine Urine Test delivers qualitative detection of cotinine (nicotine metabolite) in 3–5 minutes—faster than standard rapid tests. Designed for smoking cessation monitoring, life
  • One Step Drug Of ABuse Urine Test
    Our globally trusted DOA rapid test kits (strips & cassettes) use colloidal gold immunochromatography for qualitative detection of multiple drugs/metabolites in urine. Available in flexible panel
  • At Home Cotinine Urine Test
    An at-home cotinine urine test is a fast, non-invasive, and highly accurate (often >99%) screening tool used to detect nicotine use by measuring cotinine, a byproduct formed when the body breaks down
  • Cotinine Test Strips
    Cotinine test strips are quick,, easy-to-use, semi-quantitative diagnostic tools designed to detect cotinine, a major nicotine metabolite, in urine or saliva to verify recent tobacco or nicotine
  • COT Drug Test
    COT Drug Test detects cotinine, a byproduct created when the body metabolizes nicotine, and is used to identify tobacco or nicotine product use (cigarettes, vaping, patches, gum).
  • Cotinine Urine Test Kit
    The Cotinine Urine Test kit is a rapid visual immunoassay method used for qualitative and inferential detection of Cocaine levels in urine.
  • Cotinine Rapid Test
    The Cotinine Rapid Test is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative,presumptive detection of Cotinine in human urine.
 
 
Why Choose Us
 
01/

OEM/ODM
Our enterprise has our own professional R&D team focusing on the diagnostic technology research, will provide solutions that are tailored to meet your expectations.

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Global shipping
DHL, Fedex, UPS and TNT, are for the small quantity. If the quantity is big, we will deliver the products from Shanghai Airport to the airport of your city.

03/

Reasonable price
We offer good quality with factory price. Our response is fast and our service is reliable. We aim to give customers real value and long-term support.

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Quality assurance
We have 100% quality guarantee to customers. We will be responsible for any quality problem.

 

Types of Cotinine Test
1

Blood tests

Detect nicotine and cotinine with high accuracy, commonly used in medical settings. Blood tests can provide detailed information about recent nicotine use.

2

Urine tests

Offer a balance between accuracy and convenience. Urine tests can detect nicotine for several days after use and are commonly used in workplace and insurance screenings.

3

Saliva tests

Non-invasive and easy to administer, often used for quick screenings. Saliva tests can detect nicotine and cotinine up to four days after use.

4

Hair tests

Can detect nicotine use over a longer period, up to 90 days, but are less common due to higher costs and complexity. Hair tests provide a long-term view of nicotine use and are often used in legal and forensic contexts.

 

Application of Cotinine Test

 
 

Smoking cessation programs: Levels of nicotine and/or cotinine may be measured to estimate the amount of nicotine consumed before quitting, as well as to confirm you have quit using tobacco and other nicotine products.

 
 

Insurance medical exam: While not all insurance companies require a medical exam or nicotine and cotinine testing, some may require that applicants be tested for nicotine exposure as part of a medical exam performed before approving an insurance policy.

 
 

Employment testing: Many employers restrict tobacco use in the workplace, and nicotine or cotinine tests may be required if you apply for a job prohibiting smoking.

 
 

Medical testing: Nicotine exposure may be measured before qualifying for surgery or organ transplantation and in cases of suspected nicotine poisoning. Tobacco use increases the risk of poor wound healing and can cause other side effects after an organ transplant. Nicotine poisoning is uncommon, mostly occurring in children who accidentally ingest nicotine patches, gum, or e-cigarette liquid.

 

 

COT Rapid Test

 

How Is a Cotinine Test Administered

There are four different ways you might receive a cotinine test. The most common ways test your urine or saliva, but blood and hair can also be tested. As we mentioned earlier, cotinine is made in our bodies when we use tobacco products. It is primarily made when nicotine is broken down by the lungs, liver, and kidneys. Cotinine is a metabolite that remains in our blood, urine, saliva, and hair for a certain amount of time after nicotine use stops.

 

A cotinine test is what it is commonly called, but you might also hear more specific names such as high-performance liquid chromatography, colorimetric assay, gas chromatography, NicAlert saliva test, and others. There are two different ways these cotinine tests provide results. The test may be qualitative or quantitative. A qualitative test is cut and dry and simply measures whether cotinine is present or not. A quantitative test measures the concentration of cotinine in your body. This can reveal your tobacco use habits, and if you’re an active smoker or have recently quit.

 

Packaging and transportation

 

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Our Certificate

 

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FAQ

 

Q: Why drug test for nicotine or cotinine?

A: Nicotine is associated with many health risks, which can also affect nearby individuals depending on how it is used. Employers or individuals may choose to get a urine cotinine test (or nicotine test) in order to protect the health and safety of themselves or the people around them. We offers a variety of nicotine drug tests to help ensure a safe work or home environment, and possibly open the door to recovery for someone who may be at risk for addiction, death, or other health complications.

Q: Can secondhand smoke affect test results?

A: Yes, significant exposure to secondhand smoke can sometimes result in detectable levels of nicotine or cotinine. It’s important to minimize exposure to secondhand smoke if you are being tested.

Q: How accurate are over-the-counter nicotine tests?

A: Over-the-counter nicotine tests can be accurate but may not be as reliable as lab-based tests due to variability in quality and sensitivity. They are convenient but may not detect lower levels of nicotine.

Q: Will nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) show up on tests?

A: Yes, NRTs can result in detectable levels of nicotine or cotinine in the body. Informing the testing agency about your use of NRTs can help explain positive results.

Q: Are there any medications or supplements that can interfere with nicotine test results?

A: Certain medications and supplements can potentially interfere with nicotine test results. It’s important to inform your healthcare provider or testing agency about all substances you are taking to ensure an accurate interpretation of your results.

Q: What should I do if my nicotine test result is inconclusive?

A: If your nicotine test result is inconclusive, it may be necessary to retake the test. Follow any instructions provided by the testing agency or healthcare provider, and ensure that you adhere to any preparation guidelines for the retest.

Q: How are false positives and false negatives handled in nicotine testing?

A: False positives and false negatives can occur due to various reasons, such as cross-reactivity with other substances or improper sample collection. If you believe your test result is inaccurate, discuss it with your healthcare provider, who may recommend a follow-up test or additional confirmatory testing.

Q: Can nicotine tests differentiate between different sources of nicotine, such as smoking vs. NRT?

A: Some advanced nicotine tests can differentiate between nicotine from tobacco products and nicotine from nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) by detecting specific markers like anabasine. Informing the testing agency about your use of NRTs can help ensure accurate interpretation of the results.

Q: What should I do if I test positive unexpectedly?

A: If you test positive unexpectedly, confirm the results with a follow-up test and review potential sources of nicotine exposure, including secondhand smoke and NRTs. It may also be helpful to discuss the results with a healthcare provider to understand possible reasons for the positive result.

As one of the leading cotinine test manufacturers and suppliers in China, we are able to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. Please feel free to wholesale high quality cotinine test at competitive price from our factory. Contact us for more details.

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