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Can e cigarette liquids containing etoh cause a false positive on an etg urine test?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: The alcohol is used as a solvent to dissolve the nicotine and other substances in the vapor liquid. It should evaporate while in the process of making vapor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/26/2014

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