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My father-in-law smokes 2 packs a day in house where me and my 8 months old baby live.i want my baby to test for tobacco exposure.what is test called?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Smoking: The test is the cotinine levels. However, if there is so much smoke in the house then common sense dictates that the baby will be exposed. I think you have to have a serious talk with your father in law.

Answered 2/7/2016

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