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Positive PEth in a non-drinker
Transplants | Last Active: Sep 26, 2023 | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
My wife was at Mayo for check up for alcoholic liver disease. One of the tests was a PEth test . somehow she had a positive result. I know that she hasn't had a drink since early December when she had a 1 day relapse. The test was on the 2nd of March. I'm baffled? I read that hand sanitizer can cause this, is that true? The Mayo committee dismissed her from ever being able to continue at Mayo. Is there anyone else with this issue?
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@jimdandy1, I want to welcome both you and your wife to Connect.
The rules and requirements are rigid and all transplant centers must adhere strictly to all of the requirements in order to best assure a successful organ transplant with a lifetime of adherence to rules and restrictions. I am sad to hear of this particular incident that you have experienced.
It is not entirely unusual for patients to be turned away, until certain individual requirements are met.
Is there any possibility that rehab or counseling is an option for your wife? Have you discussed this with a social worker?
Do you know what her results are /the number they gave u.
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Hi @jimdandy1, welcome. I moved your post to this existing discussion:
- Positive PEth in a non-drinker https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/positive-peth-in-a-non-drinker/
I did this so that you can read the previous helpful posts from members in a similar situation and connect with them.