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I have had blood work done came back abnormal liver enzymes{r74.8} could this cause a bad false positive on a etg test?
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NO: that would be due to ALCOHOL consumption....nothing else. BE WELL Dr Z
Answered 12/29/2020
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Liver tests: many things can cause mildly elevated liver tests. this includes alcohol, fatty liver disease (NASH) and drugs
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