← Return to Other causes of failed PEth test for alcohol abuse?
DiscussionOther causes of failed PEth test for alcohol abuse?
Mental Health | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (447)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Hi all! My husband is a pharmacist, got a DUI in 2014, went to rehab, lost..."
I had to contact a lawyer for my case. I had the same situation zero positives in almost 3 years and had the finger prick test come back 274. Have not had a sip of alcohol in that timeframe. There is a serious issue with this PEth blood spot testing method and am hoping it is brought forward. The lawyer I am working with is actually working with a very similar case as mine with USDTL and the same contact you are most likely referring to.
Join the club. Its a corrupt system and USDTL is the only lab that does peth testing so they have a monopoly on the testing. Its not that peth testing is faulty or not faulty, its that peth testing is too accurate meaning it picks up every little piece of alcohol that you are exposed to, yes even sanitizer. Even breathing in alcohol causes peth. The so called experts say that sanitizer doesn't affect it but they are lying and they know it does. If this test were to be proven ineffective for drug monitoring, they would lose a major cash cow not to mention be hugely liable for peoples lives and careers that were ruined. The more of us that are involved the better.
Hello @slw2227282, Welcome to Connect. It's hard to believe how the PETH test can be still be used after so much attention and false positives. Hopefully, something can be done.
@toolsd posted an article that might be helpful in an earlier post and may be able to offer more suggestions or help.
Recently written by Dr Skipper.
https://www.centerforprofessionalrecovery.com/specificity-of-phosphatidylethanol-as-a-marker-for-alcoholic-beverage-consumption/
@mllangan1 aslo shared an article in an earlier post and may have other information or suggestions.
Phosphatidylethanol: The Potential Role in Further Evaluating Low Positive Urinary Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate Results:
https://cdn.prod-carehubs.net/n1/748e8fe697af5de8/uploads/2020/02/PEth-Article-in-ACER.pdf
@slw2227282 is your husband going to any support meetings where he may be able to talk with other people that had similar experiences?