Hair Cotinine/Nicotine Test (Standalone)
$289.00
Hair cotinine and nicotine test through USDTL with a 90-day detection window. Confirms tobacco and nicotine product use for insurance, wellness programs, and employment screening.
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The Hair Cotinine/Nicotine Test through USDTL detects nicotine and its primary metabolite cotinine in hair over a 90-day detection window. This test identifies use of cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vaping products, and nicotine replacement therapies.
Substances Detected
- Cotinine (primary nicotine metabolite)
- Nicotine
- Tobacco and vaping product markers
Applications
- Life and health insurance underwriting
- Tobacco-free workplace policy enforcement
- Employee wellness incentive programs
- Pre-employment nicotine screening
Lab Partner: USDTL | Detection Window: ~90 days | Results: 3-5 business days
Frequently asked questions
Negative urine and instant test results are typically available within 24 hours. Hair test results are delivered within 5–7 business days through USDTL or Quest/Labcorp. Positive results may require additional MRO confirmation and can take 48–72 hours. All results are delivered to Email.
Yes. All testing is 100% confidential and HIPAA compliant. Results are delivered exclusively to the ordering party through Email, our secure encrypted results portal. We do not share results with any third party without your authorization.
Yes. We offer employer programs including pre-employment testing, random testing pools, DOT consortium enrollment, and post-accident programs. Contact us at 615-332-8838 to discuss volume pricing and program setup.
Instant tests through the Quest ERO (Electronic Results Online) network deliver results at the collection site on the same day. They are available at Quest PSC sites and are ideal for situations where same-day decisions are needed. Negative results are available immediately; any non-negative results are confirmed by the lab.
Yes. We offer DOT-compliant urine drug testing that meets all requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG regulated employers. DOT testing includes MRO review and is available through both Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp.
Urine tests detect recent drug use within the past 1–5 days for most substances. Hair tests detect use over a 90-day window and cannot be defeated by short-term abstinence. Hair testing through USDTL is the gold standard for pre-employment, probation, and custody applications. Urine testing via Quest and Labcorp is the standard for DOT compliance.
