How long does tobacco stay in your blood system?

Answer 1

I heard it was 72 hours as we are preparing to take a health exam for obtaining insurance,( we received this information from our insurance agent.) The rates are three times as much for tobacco users! three times 72 hrs.? have to take swab test I believe for job but not for health insurance. might be blood test but I doubt it. work in hospital and can't be fired............wondering if I'll be labeled a liar thanks

They actually check for cicotine - a metabolite of nicotine. Cicotine can stay in the body for up to 7 days after a nicotine dose.

Answer 2

Assuming you are not a regular long-term smoker nicotine will stay in your system for about 72-96 hours. If you are a long-term smoker it takes much longer for the nicotine to leave your system.

Answer 3

There are a few factors which determine how long tobacco can be detected in your blood. One factor is how long and how heavy of a smoker the person was. The other main factor is the type of test being used. Based on these factors, tobacco can be detected in the blood for anywhere from a few days to several months.

Answer 4

If you are a heavy smoker, it can take up to 10 days to leave your body. A light smoker can be tobacco free in about 2-3 days.

Answer 5

well i can answer because im an aspiring doctor and tobacco will stay in ones body until the body becomes inflamed in multiple lethal injections. Im so sorry for you. ~the doc~

Answer 6

for your whole life

Answer 7

72 hours