My bro has cirrhosis & has tested positive for cocaine use. I KNOW, for a fact, that my 400lb. bro is NOT using cocaine & hasn't for 17 years! How can this happen? He doesn't even drink and only smokes cigarettes, non-menthol. He also drinks a LOT of water! Any ideas?
2007-10-22 08:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My brother has cirrhoss of the liver and tested positive for cocaine, it was a UA, urine test. He has NOT used in 17 years!
Any more ideas? This was NOT a blood test. And greatly resembles the test strip you use on a swimming pool.
2007-10-22 08:19:38 · update #1
your bro is using, blood tests don't lie. and no cirrhosis will not cause a false positive.
2007-10-22 08:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Amoxicillin, tonic water, kidney infection, kidney disease
liver disease, diabetes.
also:
Dr. Kent Holtorf has testified in 300 court cases as an expert in drug testing methodology. He entered the fray at the behest of an acquaintance who was a firefighter fired after testing positive for illegal drugs. Subsequent investigation found that a type of skin lotion he used cross-reacted with the test, causing the positive reading. Armed with data culled from Holtorf's research, the firefighter reclaimed his job, albeit at great legal, financial, psychological and emotional expense.
Certain medications and foods have been known to trigger false positive readings. For instance, Robitussin and diet pills can produce a false positive for amphetamines; ibuprofen and various antibiotics can duplicate marijuana; the combination of a kidney infection and diabetes can cause an individual to test positive for cocaine; migraine medications and anti-depressants can mimic LSD; and poppy seed consumption can give a positive reading for opiates.
2007-10-22 08:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tammi B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your brother is a liar and is using cocaine. Get over it.
2007-10-22 08:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋