Changing existing family or peer norms on tobacco use is necessary to facilitate successful quitting
Laboratory Tests: Nicotine Levels: Measurement of nicotine and its metabolites in urine or blood samples to quantify tobacco exposure
Below, well go over specific blood tests and the effects of smoking you should be aware of: Complete blood count (CBC): elevated white blood cell count, elevated red blood cell count, elevated platelet count Lipid panel (cholesterol test): elevated total cholesterol, elevated LDL, lower HDL, elevated triglycerides Blood glucose and HbA1c: elevated blood glucose, elevated HbA1c Inflammatory markers: elevated CRP, elevated ESR Liver function tests: elevated ALT, AST, and GGT, affected bilirubin Coagulation panel: generally not affected significantly (PT, PTT, INR), but may have increased clotting tendencies Thyroid function tests: lowered TSH, slightly elevated T3/T4 Kidney function tests: slightly higher creatinine, higher BUN Hormonal tests: elevated cortisol, altered sex hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone) Nicotine-specific tests: cotinine (up to 3-4 days) How Long Should You Avoid Smoking Before a Blood Test
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