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How Long Does Cotinine Remain In The System?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: I smoke one pack of cigarettes on weekend, it's been 8 days since my last cigarette where I smoked 10 and had not smoked for 5 days before that. will I pass a cotinine blood test
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Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
less likely to be seen in your blood

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome.
I have gone through your query.

Cotinine is what nicotine becomes when it is metabolized in the body. It can take 1-10 days. Individual variation are also noted. It is less likely to be seen in your blood.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

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How Long Does Cotinine Remain In The System?

Brief Answer: less likely to be seen in your blood Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome. I have gone through your query. Cotinine is what nicotine becomes when it is metabolized in the body. It can take 1-10 days. Individual variation are also noted. It is less likely to be seen in your blood. Hope this helps. Take care.