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I recently had an etg urine test which showed positive for alcohol. but i haven't had a drop of alcohol. what would cause this & how can i prevent it?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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ETG: ETG is so sensitive that even alcohol in foods will trigger this to be positive.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 10/3/2018

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A member asked:

I recently had an etg urine test which showed positive for alcohol. but i haven't had a drop of alcohol. what would cause this & how can i prevent it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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