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Does E-liquid Nicotine Show Positive Result For Nicotine In ETG Urine Test?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Question: I take random etg urine tests, I have started using E-cig vaporizers with e-liquid nicotine. One of the products in the liquid is propylene glycol, will it test positive on UA?

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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,test will be positive.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM

Yes,test will be positive in urine test due to presence of nicotine.
Positive test is due to presence of nicotine.
E-liquid nicotine usually contain a mixture of propylene glycol,vegetable glycerin,nicotine and flavorings.

Some E-liquid preparation are free of nicotine then only it wouldn't be detected.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Does E-liquid Nicotine Show Positive Result For Nicotine In ETG Urine Test?

Brief Answer: Yes,test will be positive. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Yes,test will be positive in urine test due to presence of nicotine. Positive test is due to presence of nicotine. E-liquid nicotine usually contain a mixture of propylene glycol,vegetable glycerin,nicotine and flavorings. Some E-liquid preparation are free of nicotine then only it wouldn't be detected. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX