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How long after i stop smoking will i pass cotinine pre employment test?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

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Within a few weeks: Urine testing for nicotine should be negative after a couple of weeks. Urine testing for thc (marijuana) will stay positive for about a month after one joint.

Answered 10/20/2015

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