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A member asked:

I have quit cigarettes but am using a nicotine patch still. will a nicotine/cotinine test show me as a smoker?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

May show in test: Dint use the patch for 2-3 days before the test for a reliable result. Congratulations on stopping smoking. Enjoy a much healthier life style and better tasting food and an overall sense of wellbeing

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 11/5/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cotinine: will pick up of Cotinine (degradation product of nicotine) regardless of nicotine source.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2019

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