{"product_id":"cot-dropper-cassette","title":"VINScreen COT Rapid Test Cassette","description":"\u003c!-- VINScreen COT Rapid Test Cassette – Shopify Product Description --\u003e\u003c!-- Paste into Shopify \"Description\" (HTML) or a Custom Liquid block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm-desc\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm-hero\" style=\"padding: 14px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eVINScreen COT – Cotinine (Nicotine Metabolite) Rapid Urine Test Cassette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSingle-panel urine cassette for rapid qualitative detection of \u003cstrong\u003eCotinine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary metabolite of nicotine — at a cut-off of \u003cstrong\u003e500 ng\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal for determining smoking status in workplace wellness, insurance, and pre-employment programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid onsite screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 panel — Cotinine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead at 5 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrine sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUICK SPECS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePanel \u0026amp; Cut-Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOT (Cotinine)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 ng\/mL\u003cbr\u003eDetects the primary metabolite of nicotine with a detection window of up to \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after nicotine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWhat It Detects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCotinine from all nicotine sources — cigarettes, e-cigarettes\/vapes, nicotine patches, gum, nasal sprays and secondhand smoke exposure above the cut-off threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eInsurance health assessments, smoke-free workplace programs, pre-employment screening, smoking cessation monitoring, and healthcare or wellness programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- PERFORMANCE --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 400px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003eOverall accuracy vs GC\/MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003ePositive agreement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003eNegative agreement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003eRead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003eSample type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003eSensitivity (cut-off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 ng\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Screening results are preliminary. Any positive result should be confirmed by a secondary analytical method such as GC\/MS as required by your program policy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCORDIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm-accordions\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the test cassette and urine specimen to reach room temperature (15–30°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cassette from the sealed pouch and place on a clean, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the dropper vertically and transfer \u003cstrong\u003e3 full drops\u003c\/strong\u003e of urine (approx. 120 µL) to the specimen well (S).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead results at \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not interpret results after 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow to Interpret Results\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two lines appear — one in the Control region (C) and one in the Test region (T). Even a faint test line is a negative result. Cotinine is below 500 ng\/mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive:\u003c\/strong\u003e One line appears in the Control region (C) only. No line in the Test region (T). Cotinine exceeds 500 ng\/mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvalid:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Control line appears. Retest with a new cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ffe3a3; background: #fff8e6; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e All results are preliminary. Confirm any positive results with laboratory confirmation (GC\/MS) where required by your testing program.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVINScreen COT Rapid Test Cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDroppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Insert \/ Instructions for Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSpecimen collection container and timer are required but not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in sealed pouch at \u003cstrong\u003e2–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (room temperature or refrigerated).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable through the expiration date printed on the sealed pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not freeze. Do not use after the expiration date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e VINScreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest:\u003c\/strong\u003e COT (Cotinine \/ Nicotine Metabolite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-panel urine test cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ng\/mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2–3 days after nicotine use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e RP5802340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e For forensic use only — determination of smoking status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px; margin: 10px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cotinine and why test for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCotinine is the primary metabolite of nicotine and is considered the most reliable biological marker for determining tobacco\/nicotine use. Unlike nicotine itself, cotinine has a stable elimination profile unaffected by urine pH, making it ideal for screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) cause a positive result?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges and nasal sprays all produce cotinine. This test detects cotinine from any nicotine source above the 500 ng\/mL cut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan secondhand smoke cause a positive result?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasual secondhand exposure is unlikely to reach the 500 ng\/mL cut-off. However, prolonged or heavy secondhand exposure may produce detectable levels in some cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is cotinine detectable in urine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the 500 ng\/mL cut-off, cotinine is typically detectable for up to 2–3 days after the last nicotine use, depending on individual metabolism, frequency of use and hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- CLOSE \/ CTA --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediNat Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605247443202,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/1522\/5858\/files\/IMG_2329.jpg?v=1775794336","url":"https:\/\/www.medinat.com.au\/products\/cot-dropper-cassette","provider":"MediNat Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}