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Positive PEth in a non-drinker

Transplants | Last Active: Sep 26, 2023 | Replies (35)

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My husband was denied a transplant because of a positive Peth Test (300). He retested five days later and was negative. He had not had any alcohol in almost 6 months. He died a few weeks later. The only thing I can think of that could have caused this result (other than the tests are erratic) is sugar substitute. He would drink iced tea with Splenda and I know he drank that before his blood test.

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Sorry for your loss, my wife and I have moved on to a different liver Dr. as I had exhausted all of my efforts to convince Mayo that something besides alcohol had caused her to test positive. Thank you so much for your response I greatly appreciate it. Jim& Jean