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What Causes False Positive On A Urine Test For Alcohol?
Question: Reasons for false positive on urine test for alcohol? I have been using for 45 years, but clean for 18 months . YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Urine test detects presence of ethyl glucuronide in urine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Urine test detects presence of ethyl glucuronide in urine.
Ethyl glucuronide is a by-product of alcohol consumption and it is widely used now a days.
Main problem with this metabolite is that it is normally found in many things that we use daily (like things used for personal hygiene,packed food etc).
This may be the reason for false positive.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Urine test detects presence of ethyl glucuronide in urine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Urine test detects presence of ethyl glucuronide in urine.
Ethyl glucuronide is a by-product of alcohol consumption and it is widely used now a days.
Main problem with this metabolite is that it is normally found in many things that we use daily (like things used for personal hygiene,packed food etc).
This may be the reason for false positive.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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