Certain medications can potentially cause false positives on alcohol tests, including some cough syrups and mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Additionally, medications such as certain antidepressants, antihistamines, and even some diabetic medications may interfere with test results. It's essential for individuals to inform testing authorities about any medications they are taking to avoid misinterpretation of results.
Deodorant or hairspray typically do not contain alcohol in amounts significant enough to cause a false positive on an alcohol blood test. However, using an alcohol-based mouthwash shortly before a test could potentially lead to a false positive due to the alcohol content.
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Cold medicines often contain significant proportions of alcohol. The test therefore would not be a false positive if you have taken one or more of the cold medicines because the test will correctly detect the presence of alcohol.
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If you got a positive pregnancy test you are almost definitely pregnant. There are a few rare meds taht will cause it but its very rare.
The ETG test is not a reliable test for the presence of alcohol a person consumes. This urine test has been notorious for false positives that occur to incidental exposure to ethanol, and even bacteria.
Yes, lactic acidosis can potentially cause a false positive blood alcohol test due to the production of ethanol in the body as a byproduct of the metabolic process in certain medical conditions. This can lead to elevated blood alcohol levels, mimicking intoxication. Additional testing may be needed to confirm the cause of the elevated levels.
Diabetes can potentially cause false positive alcohol test results due to the presence of high levels of acetone in the breath of individuals with uncontrolled diabetes. Acetone is a ketone body produced during the breakdown of fatty acids for energy in the absence of sufficient insulin. Some breathalyzer devices may not be able to distinguish between acetone and ethanol, leading to a false positive result for alcohol consumption in individuals with diabetes. It is important for individuals with diabetes to inform testing personnel about their condition to prevent misinterpretation of test results.
Promethazine (Phenagren) can cause a false negative.
No, when alcohol is tested for in the blood, the lab looks for the specific molecule alcohol, and not liver inflammation. So a person with Hep-C would not test positive for alcohol unless they had ingested alcohol in some form.
Hair gel and spray typically do not contain alcohol in high enough amounts to cause a failed alcohol test. However, it is essential to check the ingredients label on the specific product to ensure it does not contain alcohol that could potentially trigger a false positive result.