The CD cotinine kit is a competitive immunoassay designed and validated for the quantitative measurement of cotinine in saliva samples. This kit may be used to measure primary or secondhand exposure to nicotine. This kit is not for use in diagnostic procedures. It is intended only for research use in humans and some animals. A validated urine protocol is available on request. Please read the complete kit insert before performing this assay. Failure to follow kit procedure and recommendations for saliva collection and sample handling may result in false values. For further information about this kit, its application, or the procedures in this insert, please contact the technical service team at CD or your local sales representative.