Hi, @toolsd - it sounds as though you could really use some further input from others who also feel they've had a false positive on a PEth test. Hoping @oledocfarmer @mllangan1 @yorkie0737 @pethmadness @kmg and others in this discussion will have some thoughts on any current concerns you have about your experience with PEth test results and provide some support.

I've removed your contact number for your safety and privacy.

Has your arbitration come to a close yet? If so, how did it come out?

Mike @toolsd, I recently saw an article from Science Direct May 2019 that the test can be affected by washing your hands with an ethanolic solution prior to the PEth test.

“Doctor, I do not understand the results of the test, because I swear I am not drinking alcohol.” Truth or lie?
-- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235200781930099X

Hi I’m a physician in recovery. I completed a five year contract with my state for monitoring and now I voluntarily continue monitoring. In the past 6 years of sobriety I have had 2 PEth tests come back positive and I’m at a complete loss to understand how that is possible. I chew sugar free gum and drink diet sodas so I’m wondering if the “sugar alcohols “ can play a part? So much of the literature accepts the results of this test as true, but I know for sure in my case that it is wrong. Anyone have thoughts?