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Other causes of failed PEth test for alcohol abuse?
Mental Health | Last Active: Nov 6 9:09pm | Replies (446)Comment receiving replies
No no no, I think you’re taking this wrong! Cold weather seems to lessen the chances of fermentation bring the cause of the false positive with respect to DBS PETH.
Does not eliminate that pathway, but clearly lessens the odds. Other causes of false positives, like inter individual PLD activity, etc, we have no clue. But they seem to be less LIKELY altogether.
That’s all. I get calls from people EVERY WEEK during warm and hot weather, practically none during winter. This is my third season of tracking this.
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OMG! I apologize profusely!!! I thought you were another jerk stating that it couldn't happen. I totally agree with you. There is also research on how long a specimen has been taken before testing. We are seeking another evaluation in our home state. Hubby is even more critical now. Of course, you cannot explain any of this to the physicians. I did say I am taking names and God forbid I lose my hubby over this then they can expect to continue to hear from me for the rest of their lives. Once again, I will keep you updated. Please accept my apologies because I was the exhausted ignorant person that read that wrong and jumped! I have pulled the foot out of my mouth:)