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Urine Cotinine Test UK | Smoking Nicotine Test

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Lab locations: UK / Ireland
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£99.00 GBP

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Overview:

Professional urine cotinine testing for insurance exams, workplace screening, and smoking cessation programmes.

Our Urine Cotinine Test measures cotinine levels in urine to help identify recent nicotine exposure from smoking, vaping, nicotine replacement therapy, or passive smoke exposure.

Cotinine is a by-product of nicotine and is widely used in insurance medical assessments, occupational health screening, and employment testing programmes because it remains detectable longer than nicotine itself.

This clinic-based test provides confidential laboratory analysis with doctor-reviewed results and the option to discuss your report with a GP.

Whether you require testing for employment, insurance purposes, or to monitor progress while quitting smoking, this test offers clear and professional reporting.

What Is a Urine Cotinine Test?

A urine cotinine test measures cotinine, a substance produced when the body breaks down nicotine.

Testing may help assess recent nicotine exposure from:

  • Smoking cigarettes
  • Vaping or e-cigarette use
  • Nicotine replacement products
  • Passive smoke exposure

Urine cotinine testing is commonly used for:

  • Insurance medical examinations
  • Pre-employment and workplace screening
  • Occupational health assessments
  • Smoking cessation monitoring programmes

Results should always be interpreted alongside your medical history and nicotine use.

What This Test Includes:

Measures cotinine levels in urine to help identify recent nicotine exposure.

Sample Needed:

urine sample

Why Choose This Urine Cotinine Test?

  • Suitable for Insurance Medicals: Frequently used during life and health insurance assessments.
  • Employment & Workplace Screening: Appropriate for occupational health and pre-employment nicotine testing.
  • Smoking Cessation Support: Monitor nicotine exposure while reducing or stopping smoking.
  • Doctor-Reviewed Reporting: Every result is reviewed by a doctor for additional reassurance.
  • Confidential Clinic Testing: Professional and discreet service.
  • Fast Turnaround: Results available within 5 working days.

Who May Benefit From This Test?

  • Individuals attending insurance medical examinations
  • People undergoing workplace or occupational screening
  • Individuals enrolled in smoking cessation programmes
  • People monitoring nicotine exposure while quitting smoking
  • Anyone requiring confidential nicotine testing

Results:

  • Availability: 5 working days
  • Doctor-Reviewed: Yes
  • Presentation: Results are provided in a clear laboratory report with supporting explanations.
  • Optional GP Discussion: Available after receiving your results (additional fee may apply).

Preparation Required:

  • No preparation required.
  • Medications: Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your healthcare professional.

Book Your Urine Cotinine Test Today

Professional urine cotinine testing for insurance exams, occupational health screening, and smoking cessation monitoring.

✔ Clinic-based urine sample collection
✔ Doctor-reviewed results
✔ Confidential professional service

Frequently Asked Questions

A urine cotinine test measures cotinine, a substance produced when the body breaks down nicotine. It may help identify recent nicotine exposure.

Insurance providers may use cotinine testing to help assess recent nicotine exposure during medical assessments.

Yes. Vaping products that contain nicotine may produce detectable cotinine levels in urine.

Cotinine may remain detectable in urine for several days after nicotine exposure. This can vary depending on smoking or vaping frequency, metabolism, hydration, and use of nicotine replacement products.

Yes. Urine cotinine testing is commonly used in occupational health, workplace wellness, and pre-employment screening programmes.

Yes. Your AIS Health Check laboratory report is reviewed by a doctor before results are released.

Book your urine cotinine test today with AIS Health Check.
  1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
  2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
  3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
  4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
  5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
  6. Attend to do your test.
  7. Results are emailed to you.

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

Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

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

You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.