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Nicotine Test

Nicotine Test

Presence of nicotine is indicative of the consumption of tobacco and tobacco products. Cotinine is the name of the substance formed by nicotine on entering the body. The test is a very simple one, commonly used and is readily available. However, it must be noted that nicotine can be found in body not necessarily due to the consumption of tobacco products. Nicotine is also present, though in small quantities, in products like tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and coca leaves.

No particular preparations are needed.

This test is primarily used to detect the consumption of tobacco products by an individual. Traffic Police frequently uses this test to imply drunken driving charges. It is also used in criminal proceedings to validate the consumption of tobacco products by the accused.

There are three major ways of testing the consumption of nicotine: through blood, urine or saliva.

Nicotine Blood Test : This is the most accurate test to determine the presence of nicotine in the body, both quantitatively and qualitatively. However, it is a little complex procedure, and requires to be conducted by an expert. It’s simple for you, a small sample of blood will be collected from your body and expert will process it and give the results in next 2-3 days.

Nicotine Urine Test : This is the most common method of testing the presence of nicotine, and can be performed by anyone at home using an over the counter kit. You just have to dip the slip from the kit in the urine for 15-20 minutes, and read the result.

Nicotine Saliva Test : This another very easy and commonly used nicotine test. Anyone can perform it using equipment available over the counter. This test is quite accurate in terms of the results, but can be used only if the tobacco product has been taken recently.

Type Gender Age-Group Value
Nicotine
Unisex
All age groups
< 2 ng/ml
Average price range of the test is between Rs.1600 to Rs.3500 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is Nicotine Test?
Preparation for Nicotine Test
Uses of Nicotine Test
Procedure for Nicotine Test
Normal values for Nicotine Test
Price for Nicotine Test
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