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I was on 3mg nicotine vapor for a month. 9 days ago i went to 0mg. in 5 days i will have a nicotine swab test. how likely is it that i will pass?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very good.: 3 mg is a low amount unless you are using it continuously. cotinin in the swab decreases by half every 12 hrs. that's dropping a hundred fold every 5 days. Test isn't THAT sensitive.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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