Cotinine Dip Card Test – COT/300 Nicotine Urine Test

Cotinine Dip Card Test – COT/300 Nicotine Urine Test

The cotinine dip card test is a single-panel urine dip card that screens a urine specimen for cotinine (nicotine metabolite) at a 300 ng/mL cutoff. Each test gives a preliminary result in minutes and is sold individually, so you can order exactly the quantity your program needs.

Cotinine is the main metabolite of nicotine. A cotinine test cannot tell cigarettes, vapes, pouches or nicotine replacement products apart.

This product is Forensic Use Only. Related options are listed in our single-panel dip card tests category.

COT Dip Card Cutoff Level

This dip card screens for one target. Programs that need several drugs at once should compare our multi-panel cups and dip cards.

Cotinine Dip Card Test Features

Each dip card is individually sealed and includes an internal control line, so every test shows whether it was run correctly.

The dip card is used with urine collected in a separate cup. That keeps the cost per test low and lets you add a cotinine screen to an existing collection process.

Because it screens only one target, the dip card can be paired with a multi-panel cup or dip strip when cotinine needs to be added to a broader drug screen.

Why Screen for Cotinine?

Cotinine screening is used where nicotine use has to be documented, for example under program rules or court conditions.

How to Use and Read Results

Always follow the package insert supplied with the exact lot, because collection steps and reading times can differ between devices.

1. Collect the urine specimen in a clean, separate collection cup.
2. Open the pouch, remove the protective cap and dip the card into the urine without exceeding the MAX line.
3. Hold the card in the specimen for the time stated in the insert, then replace the cap and lay it flat.
4. Read each result line within the interpretation window stated in the insert.

• Negative: both the control line (C) and the test line (T) appear for the test. A faint test line is interpreted according to the insert.
• Non-negative (preliminary positive): the control line appears but the test line does not. This is a preliminary screening result, not a confirmed result.
• Invalid: no control line appears. Do not interpret the result; repeat the test with a new device.

A non-negative screen should be followed by laboratory confirmation according to your program’s procedure before any final decision is made. A screening result does not show impairment, dose or the time of use.

Who Uses This Dip Card?

This dip card is designated Forensic Use Only. Typical buyers include:

• Courts and drug court programs
• Probation and parole offices
• Jails, prisons and correctional facilities
• Forensic laboratories working for these agencies

Review our Forensic Use Only policy and customer acknowledgement before ordering.

Intended Use, Storage & Limitations

This dip card is labeled Forensic Use Only. Forensic Use Only status is different from CLIA-waived status and should be confirmed for each product before purchase.

Store sealed pouches as directed on the packaging, check the expiration date before use and use each device only once.

This is a preliminary screening test: it detects only the targets listed above at the stated cutoffs. As the FDA guidance on drugs-of-abuse screening tests explains, preliminary positive results should be confirmed by a laboratory. Instant tests are not an authorized method for DOT-regulated drug testing under 49 CFR §40.210.

Bulk & Wholesale Cotinine Dip Cards

DrugTestingCup.com sells the cotinine dip card test with quantity-based pricing: the larger the order, the lower the price per dip card. FREE SHIPPING applies to orders of 100 dip cards or more, and eligible in-stock orders placed before 3 PM EST ship the same business day.

Treatment programs, correctional facilities, clinics, resellers and distributors with recurring or high-volume orders can contact our team for wholesale pricing. Before ordering, compare other options in our single-panel dip card tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this cotinine dip card test detect?

It screens urine for cotinine (nicotine metabolite) (COT) at a 300 ng/mL cutoff.

What is the cutoff level of this dip card?

The cutoff is 300 ng/mL. Concentrations below the cutoff produce a negative screening result.

Is this dip card Forensic Use Only?

This dip card is labeled Forensic Use Only. It is intended for forensic settings such as courts, probation, corrections and forensic laboratories.

Is a positive result on the dip card final?

No. A non-negative result is preliminary and should be confirmed by a laboratory according to your program’s procedure.

Does the cotinine test show what nicotine product was used?

No. Cotinine comes from any nicotine source, so the test cannot identify the product.

Can I buy these in bulk?

Yes. The price per dip card drops with quantity, and orders of 100 dip cards or more ship free.