False Positive on my Breath Test?

Question

I have to take breath tests because of a DUI I got - I have been sober for over a month and a half. When I did my test tonight it came out positive at .17, I am freaking out - the only thing that I had that could have given any kind of reading was Nyquil I took before I laid down this afternoon. There is just no way! This is very serious for me I could have my daughter removed and I am not going to have that happen over a false reading what can I do!!??

I don't know why it was so high, but you are right I am going to ask that it be recalibrated - and I went and took another test today to show that I am will to do what ever takes. Which came out negative this time. When I have my visit tommarow I am going to bring in the bottle with me. I called the Attorney for the kids right away and explained the situation.

Answer 1

One dose (or even two or three) of Nyquil won't raise your BAC that much; there's not that much alcohol in it.

If ths is the only source of alcohol you've had, then you should get the breatalyser recalibrated.

Answer 2

Nyquil has alcohol in it, I suggest talking to the doctor about what can set off the test and stay away from those things...

Answer 3

I would immediately call your case worker and explain. I would also say that you will take the test anytime, 24 hours a day no notice to proove it was a false positive. I would also if you have the receipt or bottle show it to them...

Check this out this will show you some of what can cause false positives. You might want to print this..

Poppy seeds, for example, can show up on a drug test as morphine.


Cold remedies that contain codeine can also cause a positive result for morphine.


Valium reportedly can produce erroneous indications of PCP (Phencyclidine), and other cold remedies can apparently produce false reports of methamphetamine usage.


Dextromethorphan can produce a falsely positive qualitative urine opiate screening.


The widespread availability of hemp-containing products, including everything from hemp-seed oil nutritional supplements to hemp-seed candy, cookies, cheese, bread, cooking oil, and general seasoning, means that ingesting ANY of these products could potentially cause a false positive result on a test for marijuana.

Ibuprofen, contained in Advil, Nuprin, and Mortin, can make a positive result for marijauna.

Common over the counter cold, asthma, and allergy remedies and diet pills such as Diatec, Dexatrim, Cotylenol, Triaminic, Primatene, Bronkotabs, and Nyquil can show up as positive for amphetamines.

Vicks Formula-44, Demerol, Mydol, Primatene-M and common prescription antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofanil can show up as positive for opiates such as opium and heroin.

Ephedra, also known as Ephedra Alkaloids or 'MaHuang Extract' has a chemical structure which is closely related to amphetamine, and can reportedly give a false positive for amphetamines. Often sold as an 'energy pill' it is an effective decongestant in low doses.

Valerian root is reported to cause false positives for benzodiazepines. Other herbal supplements such as Kava Kava and St Johns Wort may also affect body chemistry such that false positives are produced.

Zoloft is reported to cause false positives in urine screens, although for what specific substance isn't clear.
Primatene can also show up as positive for barbiturates, and Benadryl can show up positive for Methadone.

Some additional over the counter medicines that may cause various kinds of drug test interactions include Alka-Seltzer plus, Allerest, Bronkaid, Contac, Donnagel, Sinuntab, and Sudafed.

Answer 4

Make the call and request a blood test immediately.

Answer 5

Don't drink Nyquill.

Answer 6

call the people up that you have to turn in your test to and explain you situation , the quicker you do that the less guilty you will look . good luck to you and your daughter.