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How Long Does Cotinine Remain In The System?
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
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.
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.
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