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Urine Cotinine Test London

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Urine Cotinine Test in London

Book a professional urine cotinine test to help detect recent nicotine or tobacco exposure. This test measures cotinine, a primary metabolite of nicotine, in a urine sample.

Results are usually processed within 5 working days* and delivered securely by email after review.

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Overview of the Test

The Urine Cotinine Test is a laboratory urine test used to help assess nicotine exposure by detecting cotinine. Cotinine is one of the main substances produced when the body breaks down nicotine.

This nicotine urine test may be suitable for health insurance requirements, legal or workplace testing, personal monitoring, or smoking cessation discussions.

Results are delivered securely by email and supervised by a doctor before being issued. Where results may affect insurance, employment, legal matters or health decisions, seek advice from the appropriate professional.

Who Is This Urine Cotinine Test For?

This cotinine urine test is suitable for individuals or organisations that need clear, confidential testing for recent nicotine or tobacco exposure.

Health Insurance

Often requested to help complete insurance or underwriting requirements where nicotine exposure needs to be assessed.

Legal Purposes

May support legal, court or compliance requests where documented nicotine testing is required.

Workplace Testing

Suitable for workplace policies, occupational health requirements and tobacco-free workplace testing.

Personal Monitoring

Helps assess nicotine exposure for personal awareness, health management or smoking cessation support.

Sample Type

This is a urine-based cotinine test. Urine testing can help provide a laboratory assessment of recent nicotine exposure.

Detection Window

The urine cotinine test helps detect nicotine exposure by measuring cotinine in urine. Detection time can vary depending on nicotine use, metabolism and other individual factors.

Typical Detection Period

Cotinine is typically detectable in urine for around 2-4 days.

Extended Detection

In some cases, cotinine may be detectable for up to around 7 days.

Factors That May Affect Detection

Nicotine usage pattern, metabolism, hydration and timing of sample collection may affect detection.

Proof of ID Requirement

You must bring valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, to your appointment. This supports traceability and helps ensure results meet professional testing standards.

Copies of ID or ID shown on a mobile phone are not accepted.

Results and Turnaround Time

Results are usually processed within 5 working days* and securely delivered by email. All results are supervised by a doctor before being issued.

Result Categories

Positive: < 50 ng/ml Cotinine
Equivocal: 50–500 ng/ml Cotinine. Unable to confirm whether positive or negative; repeat testing may be needed at the client’s cost.
Negative: > 500 ng/ml Cotinine

Results cannot be provided over the phone because caller identity cannot be verified.

*Turnaround time may vary depending on sample collection time and laboratory processing.

Why Choose Drug Test London?

Targeted Cotinine Testing

This urine test is designed to help assess nicotine exposure by measuring cotinine levels.

Secure Results

Results are delivered securely by email after review and cannot be issued over the phone.

Professional Service

Suitable for health insurance, legal, workplace and personal testing where documented reporting is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a urine cotinine test check for?

A urine cotinine test checks for cotinine, a primary metabolite of nicotine. It can help assess recent nicotine or tobacco exposure.

How long can cotinine be detected in urine?

Cotinine is typically detectable in urine for around 2–4 days and, in some cases, up to around 7 days. This depends on nicotine use, metabolism, hydration and sample timing.

Can this test detect vaping or nicotine replacement products?

Cotinine can be present after nicotine exposure from smoking, vaping, nicotine replacement products or other tobacco-related sources. The result should be interpreted in context.

What does an equivocal result mean?

An equivocal result means the test is unable to confirm whether the result is positive or negative. Repeat testing may be required at the client’s cost.

Is this suitable for health insurance requirements?

This test is often used where nicotine exposure needs to be assessed for health insurance or underwriting requirements. Check with the requesting organisation before booking if they have specific testing requirements.

How quickly will I receive my results?

Results are usually processed within 5 working days. Turnaround time may vary depending on sample collection time and laboratory processing.

How it works

1. Please enter the name(s) and date of birth(s) of the person(s) taking the test at the top of the page. These details are essential to uniquely identify your sample by the laboratory and you will be unable to proceed further without them.

2. Pay online by credit or debit card.

3. Initially, you will receive an automatic reply to confirm that we have received your instructions.

4. Your test request will then be processed between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Once processed, you will receive a text message and email to confirm that you can now attend Patient Reception to have the test. Please wait for this confirmation before making your way to Patient Reception, otherwise they will be unaware that you will be attending.

5. You can attend Patient Reception at any time during opening hours of 7am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and 7am-1pm on Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. The only exception is for Chain of Custody tests as these need an appointment.

7. Make sure to bring an original photo ID such as a passport or driving license. A copy or phone image is not acceptable.

8. Results will be sent by email as soon as they are available.

Date of Birth Requirement

All laboratories need information regarding the client to identify their individual sample.

Tests cannot be done without these details.

The minimum requirement is the full name and date of birth.

You can enter these details securely above. Personal details are subject to GDPR according to our Privacy Policy. Alternatively, you can email these to us at: enquiry@drugtest.london

Photo ID Requirement

All laboratory tests need a photo ID to be shown at Patient Reception at the time of the test.

This is to ensure that it is the client who is taking the test.

Drug and alcohol test results often need to be shown to courts or other agencies and must be valid.

Only a valid passport or driving license is accepted.

Originals must be shown. No copies or images on a phone.

Confidentiality Assured

All results are strictly confidential and cannot be shared with any third party without the client's permission.

Quick Results

Most negative results are available within 2 working days.

Accurate & Reliable

All tests are processed by UKAS accredited The Doctors Laboratory.

What our customers say

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FAQ

Can I pay at Patient Reception when I attend for the test?

Unfortunately not. Payment should be made online before you attend for your test through our secure platform. We've tried to make this as easy as online shopping.

Do I need an appointment?

Only the Chain of Custody Test needs an appointment. All other tests can be done any time during Patient Reception opening hours on a walk-in basis once the test has been paid for online.

Patient Reception Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat: 7am-1pm

Can I get results the same day?

Negative drug tests can be reported after 1-2 days depending on demand. It is rare to get results the same day. Check the Product Description for results timings. Results are sent by email.

Patient Reception

The Doctors Laboratory

76 Wimpole Street,

London. W1G 9RT.

Mon-Fri: 7AM-7PM

Sat: 7AM-1PM

Sun: Closed

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