Does nicotine show up in urine tests?!


Question: Does nicotine show up in urine tests?
Just curious. I have a physical in a month-ish, and at physicals they always take urine in a cup samples or whatever. I smoke cigarettes, will the nicotine or whatever show up in the urine tests? What will the doctors say?

Answers:

Yes.
Nicotine changes into a substance called Cotinine.

"Cotinine is the first-stage metabolite of nicotine, a toxic alkaloid that produces stimulation of the autonomic ganglia and central nervous system when in humans. Nicotine is a drug to which virtually every member of a tobacco-smoking society is exposed whether through direct contact or second-hand inhalation."

"People who do not smoke or who are not exposed to other peoples' smoke should not have measurable cotinine. People who do smoke will have a cotinine level of 10 or higher in their blood, and a typical smoker has levels of 150 to 450 units. Levels in urine are ten times higher."

Question:
"How long should it take for me to see a drop in my cotinine level if I stop smoking today?"
Answer:
"Depending on how high your level is to begin with, your level could drop to that of a nonsmoker in 7 to 10 days."

I am not sure why the doctor would care if you smoke, unless you are pregnant.

Question:
"What does cotinine have to do with my pregnancy?"
Answer:
"Studies show that babies born to women with high cotinine levels are more likely to be growth retarded. These smaller, weaker babies may need to spend more time in the hospital and may require special medical care. Women who smoke during pregnancy may also be at higher risk for miscarriage and other pregnancy problems."

All kinds of other information is here, scroll down to the frequently asked questions and their answers.
http://www.cotininetest.com/

Ben

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