How Long Does Cotinine Remain In The System?

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 2016

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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

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (2 hours later)

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.
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