Question 1

can deoderant containing alcohol cause a false positive on an etg urine screen?

Accepted Answer

Positive: Alcohol on skin can cause a positive etg and it would be positive not false positive.

Question 2

does a regular nicotine vape with pg/vg contain ethanol(alcohol), and cause you to fail an etg test/get a false positive? i use loon salts mint gum in particular?

Accepted Answer

: Nicotine facilitates the growth of existing cancer cells.  Alcohol desiccates oral tissues. Vaping promotes damage to oral mucosa. It requires you to take time out of the work day to support your addiction, not a great way to endear yourself to your employer. Sit down w your computer and the ingredients list. Google each ingredient. See if any harmful effects are reported.

Question 3

will the sugar alcohol found in sugar free gums, sodas, sugar substitutes produce a false positive on an etg test?

Accepted Answer

No: There isn't anything in sugar substitutes that will cause the etg (ethyl glucuronide) test to show positive.  However, because etg test measures products of metabolism of ethyl alcohol from any source, it is sensitive to small amounts of alcohol. It will detect ingestion or exposure to alcohol in mouthwash, cough syrup and other medicated syrups,  and possibly even hand sanitizers.

Question 4

what causes a false positive on an etg screening test? i have a weekly urinalysis that tested positive for alcohol this week but i did not drink, use any otc medicine, or mouthwash.

Accepted Answer

Not certain: All positive drug screens need a confirmatory test and unexplained results can be discussed with the pathologist who supervises the lab.

Question 5

will erythritol (sugar alcohol) in my protein shake result in false positive in my ua test (etg/ets)?

Accepted Answer

No: These "health shakes" are a mix of mostly placebos. For protein, your choices include everything from soy powder to a nice steak -- both are probably cheaper.

Question 6

can using products with grain alcohol test positive with etg test?

Accepted Answer

No: Etg is ethyl glocuronide. Grain alcohol is methyl alcohol. Please note that you should not be using methyl alcohol without proper protections as it has serious toxic effects.

Question 7

i take a etg test 2x a week.i tested positive for alcohol 1x a week for 3 weeks in a row.gcms neg. can cetearyl alcohol cause a positive on a etg test?

Accepted Answer

False positive ETG: Ethyl gluglucuronide (etg) is a breakdown product of ethyl alcohol.  It is a good test used to confirm sobriety because it is present in urine much longer than ethanol.

Although it is most sensitive for ethyl alcohol, the test can produce a positive result if sufficient amount of other alcohols are consumed/absorbed which are also broken down by the body into ethanol and then into etg.

Question 8

i had an etg test positive 2517 ng/ml and hadn't had a sip of alcohol. how can this be possible? please list as many reasons as you can think. my research say this is such an astronomical number but i do not know much about this?

Accepted Answer

: Unexpected high levels of ETG are possible with "electronic cigarette use, heavy use of hand sanitizer, or consuming certain foods/beverages", so check with your physician to see what may be elevating the ETG level, since you have not consumed alcohol.

Question 9

can you clarify why some people take longer to get alcohol out of system, such as etg test? why do some people test positive up to 80 hours?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: We all have differences from each other due to genetics, including gender and nutrition. The rates at which various chemicals, including alcohol, are metabolized, vary among people and explains how long after the last drink etg may be detectable.
Alcohol is a poison and you should abstain.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

rescue remedy contains 27% alcohol, will this cause positive etg in urinalysis test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It takes very little alcohol to cause a positive urine test for etg. Even alcohol hand gels can result in positive etg.

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Can deoderant containing alcohol cause a false positive on an etg urine screen?

A member asked:

Does a regular nicotine vape with pg/vg contain ethanol(alcohol), and cause you to fail an etg test/get a false positive? i use loon salts mint gum in particular?

A member asked:

Will the sugar alcohol found in sugar free gums, sodas, sugar substitutes produce a false positive on an etg test?

A member asked:

What causes a false positive on an etg screening test? i have a weekly urinalysis that tested positive for alcohol this week but i did not drink, use any otc medicine, or mouthwash.

A member asked:

Will erythritol (sugar alcohol) in my protein shake result in false positive in my ua test (etg/ets)?

A member asked:

Can using products with grain alcohol test positive with etg test?

A member asked:

I take a etg test 2x a week.i tested positive for alcohol 1x a week for 3 weeks in a row.gcms neg. can cetearyl alcohol cause a positive on a etg test?

A member asked:

I had an etg test positive 2517 ng/ml and hadn't had a sip of alcohol. how can this be possible? please list as many reasons as you can think. my research say this is such an astronomical number but i do not know much about this?

A member asked:

Can you clarify why some people take longer to get alcohol out of system, such as etg test? why do some people test positive up to 80 hours?

A member asked:

Rescue remedy contains 27% alcohol, will this cause positive etg in urinalysis test?

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