Nicotine Test Kits

Cotinine Test Kits – Accurate Nicotine & Tobacco Testing

Need a fast, reliable, and affordable way to test for nicotine use? Explore our full range of cotinine test kits today and ensure accurate results for personal, workplace, or medical use.

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Cotinine test kits for urine or saliva

Cotinine is the metabolite of Nicotine, so is a very reliable and accurate nicotine test.

Key features of the Nicotine test kits

  • Detect nicotine use by measuring Cotinine levels in urine or saliva
  • Cotinine can be detected in urine for longer than saliva
  • Cotinine is a by product of Nicotine and can be detected in urine for up to 5 days after last use.
  • Easy to use accurate Cotinine test kits to detect all types of nicotine use, including smoking.

Nicotine sources detected with these Cotinine test kits include: 

  • All forms of tobacco 
  • Vapes and vaping which contain nicotine
  • Nicotine patches
  • Nicotine gum

What is a Cotinine Test?

A cotinine test is a rapid and reliable way to detect the presence of cotinine, the primary byproduct of nicotine metabolism, in the body. These tests help determine recent tobacco and nicotine use, making them useful for individuals, workplaces, healthcare professionals, and insurance providers.

Cotinine is a more stable and longer-lasting indicator of nicotine use than nicotine itself, remaining detectable in the body for several days after use. The most common testing method is urine testing, which offers a quick, non-invasive, and cost-effective way to screen for nicotine exposure.

Types of Cotinine test kits available

At Valuemed, we offer a selection of high-quality urine cotinine test kits, including:

1. Cotinine Test Strips

✔ Simple dip test – Insert directly into a urine sample for quick results.
✔ Fast results – Typically within 5 minutes.
✔ Affordable and reliable – Ideal for personal or bulk testing.

2. Cotinine Test Cassettes

✔ Dropper method – More precise than test strips.
✔ High accuracy – Over 99% sensitivity when used correctly.
✔ Easy to use – Apply a small urine sample into the test well for results.

3. Multi-Drug Test Kits Including Cotinine

✔ Test for nicotine alongside other substances such as cannabis, opiates, cocaine, and alcohol.
✔ Perfect for workplace testing, rehabilitation centres, and medical assessments.

Who uses Cotinine test kits?

  • Health & insurance providers – To determine smoking status for health and life insurance applications.
  •  Individuals & parents – To check for nicotine use in teenagers or family members.
  •  Smoking cessation programs – To track progress in quitting smoking or switching to nicotine-free alternatives.
  • Medical professionals – To assess nicotine exposure and secondhand smoke risks in patients, particularly pregnant women or children.
  • Employers & workplace testing – A Cotinine test may be included as part of a workplace dug screening test to maintain and assess nicotine use among employees.
  • Schools-To check for nicotine use in pupils. May be part of a school drug screening test kit. 

How long does Cotinine stay in the body?

Detection times vary depending on the testing method and individual metabolism: 

Test Type Detection Window
Urine Test Up to 4 days (longer in heavy users)
Saliva Test Up to  48 hours
Blood Test Up to 10 days
Hair Test Up to 3 months

 

Why choose Valuemed for cotinine testing kits?

✅ High quality, CE certified tests – Professional-grade reliability.
✅ Fast UK shipping – Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM.
✅ Bulk order discounts – Ideal for businesses and healthcare providers.
✅ Discreet packaging – Privacy assured.
✅ Trusted supplier since 1998 – Over 25 years of experience in medical and drug testing.

Is there a test to see if someone is vaping?

Yes a Cotinine urine test will detect if someone is vaping with a nicotine vape or using any other sources of Nicotine for example smoking, nicotine chewing gum or Nicotine patches.

If you are concerned that someone is vaping other substances such as Cannabis, CBD or Synthetic Cannabis, we now have a vape drug test kit that detects all of these substances including Nicotine.

Can secondhand smoke cause a positive cotinine test result?

Unlikely. Our urine tests have a cut-off level of 100 ng/mL, and our saliva cotinine test has a cut off of 20ng/ml meaning only direct nicotine use (smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, nicotine patches, or gum) will cause a positive result.

Will vaping or nicotine patches cause a positive result?

Yes. E-cigarettes, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and any nicotine-containing products will result in cotinine detection.

How can I clear cotinine from my system faster?

Hydration, healthy diet, and exercise may help speed up cotinine elimination, but it naturally takes several days for cotinine to leave the body.

How accurate are these Cotinine urine tests?

Our cotinine urine tests are over 99% accurate when used correctly, meeting professional medical and workplace testing standards.