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    What Is the Cotinine - Qualitative Test?

    A qualitative cotinine test is a straightforward urine test that measures the level of cotinine in your urine.

    Cotinine is a byproduct created when the body metabolises nicotine through a chemical process. This substance is found in tobacco-containing products. Cotinine remains in the body for a longer period than nicotine, as it is cleared more slowly, making it a more reliable marker of nicotine exposure. It is commonly used to assess tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke. This testing helps determine whether a person has used tobacco products or been indirectly exposed to nicotine. Nicotine, which is derived from tobacco leaves and typically consumed through smoking or chewing, is highly addictive. Long-term use of tobacco significantly raises the risk of serious health problems such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and respiratory infections.

    The Cotinine Qualitative test can be a useful tool when nicotine poisoning is suspected. For example, it may be conducted to confirm whether an individual has been exposed to a harmful level of nicotine, often from the accidental ingestion of nicotine products.

    This test is crucial for detecting nicotine exposure, supporting health assessments and medical treatment strategies.

    Cotinine - Qualitative Test Parameters

    The qualitative cotinine test is used to measure a specific parameter: the presence of cotinine in urine.

    Cotinine is the primary substance produced when the body metabolises nicotine, a highly addictive compound found in tobacco. People are exposed to nicotine through smoking, chewing tobacco, or using nicotine replacement products such as patches, gums, or e-cigarettes. Once nicotine enters the body, the liver breaks it down into over 20 different substances, one of which is cotinine. The kidneys then filter these substances from the body via urine. Cotinine levels can rise due to both direct tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. Cotinine remains in the body much longer than nicotine, making the cotinine urine test more reliable than a nicotine test. This test is straightforward and effective in detecting tobacco use, smoke exposure, or potential nicotine poisoning, assisting doctors in making informed health assessments.

    Cotinine - Qualitative Test Preparation

    Before scheduling a Cotinine Qualitative test in Mumbai, consider the following:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not required before taking the Cotinine Qualitative test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    The test can be scheduled at any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get the Cotinine Qualitative Test?

    This test is recommended for individuals who are quitting smoking, adjusting their nicotine patch dosage, undergoing health checks for insurance purposes, or assessing nicotine poisoning.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Cotinine Qualitative Test

    No special preparation is necessary before taking the Cotinine Qualitative test. However, it is advisable to consult with your doctor beforehand to ensure the test is suitable for your circumstances.

    Why Take the Cotinine - Qualitative Test?

    A cotinine test is often necessary to check if someone is using tobacco or has been exposed to tobacco smoke.

    If you're trying to quit smoking, the test can track your progress in a smoking cessation programme. It helps your doctor assess how well a nicotine patch is working and determine the appropriate dosage for you. Insurance companies may use this test as part of their health examination process to verify tobacco use before approving coverage. Employers with a no-smoking policy might also require this test during the hiring process to ensure candidates are not using tobacco products.

    In certain cases, doctors may request a cotinine test if nicotine poisoning is suspected. This can occur from ingesting excessive nicotine, either through tobacco or other nicotine-containing products such as lozenges or e-cigarettes. Symptoms of nicotine poisoning can include dizziness, nausea, excessive drooling, and vomiting. In severe cases, it may lead to an increased heart rate, trouble breathing, seizures, or even coma.

    Overall, the cotinine test is a useful tool for doctors and employers to monitor tobacco use, manage smoking cessation, and identify health risks related to nicotine exposure.

    FAQs on the Cotinine - Qualitative Test in Mumbai

    The Cotinine Qualitative test price is ₹ 750. This price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking confirmation.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection services for the Cotinine Qualitative test in Mumbai. Your sample can be collected at home within 60 minutes of booking, subject to slot availability.

    A Cotinine Qualitative test is used to check for tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke, helping assess smoking habits, nicotine poisoning, or compliance with cessation programs.

    No, you are not required to fast for the Cotinine Qualitative test.

    To book a health checkup through our platform, you can follow these steps:

    • Find the Test : Search for the Cotinine Qualitative test in Mumbai and visit Orange Health’s page from the list.

    • Review and Verify : Select the Cotinine Qualitative test, review any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will be assigned to collect the home sample from your home at the scheduled time.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for testing.

    • Receive Results : The results of your Cotinine Qualitative test at home will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

    The Cotinine Qualitative test does not provide specific numerical values. Instead, the results are reported as:

    • Positive: Cotinine is detected.

    • Negative: Cotinine is not detected.

    Once you book the Cotinine Qualitative test, Orange Health Labs will dispatch an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The blood sample is collected in just a few minutes. You can expect to receive your reports online within 6 hours.

    The frequency of the Cotinine Qualitative test will depend on your doctor's assessment of your condition and risk. You should follow the doctor’s guidance on how often to have the test.

    The Cotinine Qualitative test evaluates oneparameter: the presence or absence of cotinine in urine.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Cotinine Qualitative test in Mumbai, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities served include but are not limited to Colaba, Dadar, Parel, Byculla, Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Ghatkopar, Powai, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Santacruz, Khar, Versova, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Bhandup, Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Churchgate, Worli, and Kurla.

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    References

    1. Nicotine Cotinine (Urine) - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center [Internet].  Available from:  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contentid=nicotine_cotinine&contenttypeid=167
    2. Nicotine/Cotinine [Internet].  Available from:  https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/nicotinecotinine