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How can my doctor report say i tested positive for meth even though i have not taken methamphetamines even though my doctor report says i tested positive for meth?

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False positive meth: Please reference the following website for an exhaustive list. If the test was just don in the office and was not sent off to a lab for final confirmation then it should be. It is only by final confirmation at a lab that the false positives in the office can be sorted out. www.ehow.com/info_8456109_causes-falsepositive-drug-test... What causes a false- positive drug test for meth?. Drug tests are often administered only once when you're applying for a new job or entering a new program at certain ...

Answered 8/7/2014

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Lab error: Specimens can be switched, machines may malfunction, or reports may be mis-transcribed. These things do happen. Have the test repeated.

Answered 8/6/2014

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False positives: There are many commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications (such as decongestants and cold medicines) which can trigger a false positive for amphetamines. Lab errors also occur at times. The test should be repeated, or sent for more specific testing.

Answered 3/15/2015

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