{"title":"iScreen™ Oral Fluid Test NICOTINE Pad","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"iscreen™-cotinine-oral-fluid-test-drug-screen-pad-abbott-i-dct-b702-25-box","title":"iScreen™ Cotinine Oral Fluid Test Drug Screen Pad | Abbott  I-DCT-B702 25\/Box","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Test Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiScreen™ Oral Fluid Test Drug Screen Pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elateral flow chromatographic immunoassay technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to detect cotinine in human oral fluid. The collection pad is placed in the mouth until sufficient saliva is collected. Once activated, the oral fluid migrates across the test membrane where antibodies specifically react with cotinine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the cotinine concentration is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebelow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 ng\/mL cutoff level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl (C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest (T)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lines appear, indicating a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If the cotinine concentration is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequal to or greater than\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the cutoff level, only the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl (C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line appears, indicating a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreliminary positive result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe built-in internal procedural control confirms that the test has functioned correctly. Because this device provides only a preliminary screening result, any positive finding should be confirmed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before making medical, legal, or employment decisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8e278f4d-7fff-466d-6bac-9fde555f74d8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCotinine (COT30)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Cotinine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotinine is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprimary metabolite of nicotine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is produced when the body breaks down nicotine after tobacco or nicotine-containing products are used. Because cotinine remains in the body much longer than nicotine itself, it is considered one of the most reliable biomarkers for determining recent nicotine exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiScreen™ Oral Fluid Test Drug Screen Pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e detects cotinine in oral fluid at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 ng\/mL cutoff concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a rapid and convenient method for identifying recent nicotine use. Oral fluid testing is non-invasive, easy to administer, and less susceptible to specimen tampering than many traditional testing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test can detect nicotine exposure from a variety of products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, nicotine pouches, electronic cigarettes (vapes), and other nicotine replacement products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Sources of Nicotine Exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test may detect cotinine following the use of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigarettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePipe tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokeless tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewing tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic cigarettes (Vapes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotine pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotine gum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotine patches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotine lozenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Effects of Nicotine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotine stimulates the central nervous system and may produce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased alertness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevated heart rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemporary feeling of relaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced appetite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild euphoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDependence with repeated use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term nicotine use is associated with addiction and may contribute to cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and other tobacco-related health complications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Street Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough nicotine itself is usually identified by product type rather than street names, common terms include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE-Cig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotinine is generally detectable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoral fluid for approximately 1–4 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after nicotine use. The detection period may vary depending on the amount of nicotine consumed, frequency of use, individual metabolism, and the type of nicotine product used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2ec60164-7fff-e3a3-d738-f6dbe0e5611e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdvantages of Oral Fluid Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with traditional urine testing, oral fluid testing offers several important advantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-invasive and easy specimen collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecent nicotine use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the risk of specimen substitution or tampering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo special collection facilities required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple collection procedure with minimal training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults available in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable and convenient for both the administrator and the donor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiScreen™ Oral Fluid Test Drug Screen Pad (Cotinine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a fast, convenient, and reliable solution for detecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecent nicotine use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through oral fluid testing. By identifying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecotinine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the primary metabolite of nicotine, at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 ng\/mL cutoff concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the test offers accurate preliminary screening with results available in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts non-invasive saliva collection method, built-in procedural control, room-temperature storage, and resistance to specimen tampering make it an excellent choice for workplace screening, healthcare facilities, occupational health programs, smoking cessation initiatives, and clinical laboratories. As with all rapid immunoassay screening devices, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany preliminary positive result should be confirmed using Gas Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) or Liquid Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before medical, legal, or employment decisions are made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49478779207835,"sku":"I-DCT-B702","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/8983\/1067\/files\/I-DCT-B702.png?v=1788954422"}],"url":"https:\/\/drugteststrips.com\/collections\/iscreen%e2%84%a2-oral-fluid-test-nicotine-pad.oembed","provider":"DrugTestStrips.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}