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I am a social smoker. smoked a pack of cigarets a month ago in vegas and 5 days ago had 1. will i pass my cotinine swab test if its in 6 days?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Even social smoking: is dangerous. I don't know about passing the swab test but it's one more reason to consider breaking free of smoking. Peace and good health.

Answered 2/10/2016

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Most likely: “Nicotine & cotinine can take up to 4 days to be fully flushed from your saliva.” REF: https://www.healthline.com/health/quit-smoking/how-long-does-nicotine-stay-in-your-system#nicotine-inblood

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/28/2019

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A member asked:

I am a social smoker. smoked a pack of cigarets a month ago in vegas and 5 days ago had 1. will i pass my cotinine swab test if its in 6 days?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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