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Hi, 24/f. Out of sheer curiosity, does anyone know how long nicotine is detectable in your system via blood test?
I smoke socially on occasion, and I'm gonna have to get a blood test for insurance purposes pretty soon. I want to make sure it doesn't look like I smoke 2 packs a day if I just happened to join a friend in a single cigarette a week before!
Thanks in advance. (link)
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Generally, nicotine stays in the body for around 2-4 days, but in some cases can stay for a few months. Apparently, for passive smokers, it stays for longer (not quite sure how and why).
Urine test: persists in the body for 3-4 days. Passive smokers for 15-20 days.
Blood tests: generally 2-4 days, but can be longer. Blood tests can pick up the tiniest amounts of nicotine.
Hair test: Can be picked up for 20-90 days, and can still be noticed after a year.
How to get rid of it from the system? Drink plenty of water, eat fruits + veggies with vitamin C (an antioxidant which will help it to be flushed out. Sourced include citrus fruits such as oranges, but red bell peppers contain much more also), and do plenty of exercise. And it goes without saying, don't smoke again.
Good luck!
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Thank you for answering my question without judgment. I don't plan to continue smoking; I much prefer to breathe. :)
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