| Test name: |
NicAlert Cotinine Saliva Strip |
| Brief description of test: |
is a simple, cost-effective test for cotinine to determine level of nicotine tobacco smoke exposure. (require saliva sample) |
| Product features &
benefits: |
NicAlert determines degree of Nicotine smoke exposure by measuring cotinine in saliva. Nicotine, main drug in tobacco smoke, is processed by body into cotinine. (require saliva sample) |
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| Type of test: |
Saliva-Based Drug Screens, Tobacco/Cotinine Use Tests |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Nymox Corporation |
| Manufacturer brand: |
NicAlert |
| Email address to send
questions: |
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questions: |
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| Tests in package: |
1 |
| Product ID#: |
NYM02 |
| Price of test: |
$19.99 |
| Specimen required by test: |
Self-collected saliva sample |
| Are specimens tested at home or
laboratory: |
This test provides test results at
home and does NOT require that your test specimen be mailed to a
laboratory |
| Brief overview of test
instructions: |
Saliva is spit through funnel into the tube. Filter cap is placed on the end of tube. Squeeze 8 drops on end of strip, lay strip on non-absorbent surface to develop for about 15-20 min.
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| Diet restrictions required by
test: |
No diet restrictions |
| Time before test results are
known: |
Within 15 minutes |
| Does test require a doctor's
prescription: |
No doctors prescription required |
| Test precautions: |
The saliva test is suitable for situations where taking a urine sample is impractival or where the subject is a heavy user of tabacco products. A level of 1 indicates a smoker; so it is not suitable for examing second hand smoke. |
| FDA status information: |
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| Test shelf life: |
1 yr expiration |
| How product should be stored: |
Store at normal room temperature |
