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Can consuming vinegar cause a false positive etg tests? i have eaten salad with lemon, and balsamic vinegar dressing & i have a test in a couple hours

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: ETG test requires intake of alcohol. Vinegar is dilute acetic acid, not alcohol.

Answered 8/6/2019

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A member asked:

Can consuming vinegar cause a false positive etg tests? i have eaten salad with lemon, and balsamic vinegar dressing & i have a test in a couple hours

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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