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Some drugs may affect the accuracy of STD tests by masking the presence of STDs in the body, leading to false negative results. It is important to disclose any drug use to healthcare providers before taking an STD test to ensure accurate results.

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If I drank a gallon of water will it mess my urine drug test?

Drinking a gallon of water before a urine drug test may dilute your urine and potentially affect the accuracy of the test results by reducing the concentration of drugs or metabolites. This could lead to a potentially inconclusive or invalid test result.


What factor can affect pregnancy test?

Factors that can affect a pregnancy test include testing too early (before the HCG hormone is detectable), improper testing technique (not following the instructions properly), expired or faulty test kits, certain medications (such as fertility treatments or certain drugs that contain HCG), and certain medical conditions (such as ovarian cysts or certain types of cancer).


If the urine is old will it test posative for drugs if urine is really clean of drugs but just old?

no... but, drug tests show how old the urine is and the urine is always tested with a thermometer to make sure that it is YOUR body temp... the best way to pass a urine test is to know how long drugs will be in your system dont smoke weed one month before a drugs test dont take exstacy, cocaine, ketamine etc 1-2 weeks before a drugs test... LSD on the other hand (my specialist subject) cannot be traced after 6 hours of taking it... NO drugs tests test for acid :) hope this helps :)


Which drugs affect pH if urine?

Drugs that can affect urine pH include carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g. acetazolamide), which alkalinize urine, and ammonium chloride, which acidifies it. Additionally, diuretics like thiazides and loop diuretics can also affect urine pH to some extent.


Is there anything you can do so drugs won't show up in a hair test?

Shave your hair off, and stop taking drugs.

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Where do you get tested for drugs?

depending on what what kind of test std go to you doctor


Can a UTI affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test?

It's possible you have an STD. You need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Do anti sisure medications cause false negative urine pregnancy test?

As they are strong drugs it can affect the pregnancy test.


Is aids is cause by taking drugs?

no,aids is a std.


Does a chlamydia test detect Concerta?

A chlamydia test doesn't detect drug or medication metabolites. Get tested as soon as possible.Chlamydia tests cannot detect drugs. Don't let this concern keep you from STD screening.


Are drugs traced in a blood test?

Some are, but urine samples are more common.


Can a anti diarrhea medication cause a positive drug test?

Some antidiarrheal drugs can affect the results of drug tests. One example is loperamide, which is the active ingredient in Imodium. The reason that it can affect a drug test is that it is an opioid.


Does the Vocational Rehabilitation test you for drugs?

Does vocational rehabilitation test you for drugs


Does depakote or lamictal affect drug testing will depakote affect a drug test Will lamictal affect a drug test?

(I am not a doctor)  Lamictal will only affect a drug test if it's included in the list of drugs they're looking for.  It is of course a "controlled substance" and if you aren't prescribed it, you shouldn't be taking it.  


How do STDs affect your health?

Having a STD will negatively affect the immune system.


What are the release dates for The Number - 2011 STD Test 1-9?

The Number - 2011 STD Test 1-9 was released on: USA: 24 June 2012


Does a chemical test refussal affect car insurance?

This can affect car insurance if they believe you are drinking or using drugs and driving. However, most of the time it won't go up.