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What could cause this...Testing positive for alcohol and not intaking any?
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∙ 11y ago
The most obvious answer is a faulty test. A different possibility would be the production of alcohol by ripe fruits, but I don't think that would generally amount to a significant dose which might get you in trouble with the law.
Another possibility is that you did take in alcohol but didn't notice it. Many fluid forms of medication contain alcohol, and some desserts will also contain strong liquor.
Your body doesn't produce alcohol nor will your digestive system form alcohol from a non-alcoholic intake.
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What could cause this...Testing positive for alcohol for a urinalysis and not intaking any?
Your body naturally produces alcohol, some more than others. I would go to your doctor ASAP to have a complete liver panel done (blood tests), to be on the safe side. Could be early signs of cirrhosis of the liver.
What foods can cause a positive urine for alcohol?
Any food that was cooked with alcohol or that naturally contains alcohol.
Can a urinary tract infection cause a false positive for alcohol?
no
What would cause a positive urinalysis for ethanol?
Drinking anything that contains alcohol. Mouthwash is a common item that can trigger a positive test for alcohol in the system.
Can spraying oil-based paint cause a positive alcohol test?
No... Paint doesn't contain alcohol.
Can alcohol denatured used externally in sunscreen cause a positive in an ETG test for alcohol?
Yes, and that's a big problem with the test: any contact with ethanol--and the Special Denatured 40 alcohol used in sunscreen is at its root ethanol--can cause a positive on it.
Can a monster drink cause a positive ua for alcohol?
Nope. Gotta be some alcohol involved somewhere. There is practically no such thing as a false positive for alcohol (although there are possible sources other than booze).
What food products can cause false positive alcohol urine test?
raisins
Can Elevated ketones cause false positive alcohol etg test?
yes
Can diabetes cause false positive alcohol test results?
No, diabetes has no effect on blood alcohol content. That depends on what type of test you are referring to... Acetone (or other ketones) in the blood/body, whether because of Diabetes, other illness, or some Diets CAN, and often DOES cause false positive alcohol test results if tested with a Breathalyzer. It may not affect the actual blood alcohol content, but it CAN cause false positive test results... THAT is why the result is called a FALSE positive.
Incidental alcohol exposure and ETG testing?
Incidental alcohol exposure (alcohol in hand sanitizer, alcohol in mouthwash, alcohol in medicines, etc.) can cause a false positive result for drinking alcohol.
Can drugs cause a urine drug test to show up positive results for alcohol?
No drugs cannot cause a alcohol test to be positive the test are looking for different chemicals. In a drug test the chemical is something different than the one in the alcohol test. But if you are getting tested for alcohol its a good idea not to do drugs either. Good luck and stay sobber!!!!
