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Is there any medical reason for an abnormally large number of false positives for benzodiazepines on urine drug screens?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Benzodiazepines: Nope. But remember benzos can stay positive in the urine for six weeks. One false positive is occasionally seen, but not repeated testing.

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

Is there any medical reason for an abnormally large number of false positives for benzodiazepines on urine drug screens?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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