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A 24-year-old female asked:

I quit smoking 2/1/16. i'm obese and since 6/1/165 i smoked at least a pack a day. when can i pass a yrine/nicotine test? could i pass by 2/15/16?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes: Two weeks would be sufficient time to clear nicotine and its metabolite cotinine from the system. Try to avoid exposure to second hand smoke. I trust you not using a nicotine replacement medication, gum or patch.
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