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False Us For Testing In Kings
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A false positive is when a drug test shows the presence of a medication or substance that hasn't actually been taken. Multiple medications can cause false-positive drug tests. Some examples include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), dextromethorphan (Robitussin), and certain antidepressants, including sertraline (Zoloft).
Opioids and opiates Quinoline antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections like levofloxacin (Levaquin) and ofloxacin. Anti-psychotic medications like quetiapine (Seroquel) Over-the-counter antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Poppy seeds.
You would need to seek the consult of an attorney to review everything to make a proper determination. However, to answer your question, yes, there may be liability if the test resulted in a false positive due to substandard testing or assays employed by the lab to determine results.
Some data suggests 5% to 10% of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10% to 15% may yield false negatives. Confirm with the lab you visit that a second, confirmatory test will be performed on any positive drug test that may occur.
One of the most common false positives is for amphetamines, which can be triggered by over-the-counter decongestants, the nasal inhaler Benzedrex, the antidepressant Wellbutrin, and the weight-loss supplement Acutrim.
False positives: As previously mentioned, certain foods, medications, or environmental factors can produce a false positive on a drug test. If the individual can prove that one of these factors caused the positive result, they may be able to successfully dispute the test.
If this happened in your case, ask for a retest of your sample. If your employer for some reason doesn't believe your explanation of the positive result, and your retest comes up positive again, it's time to talk to an experienced employment lawyer about the best way to protect your rights.
Some data suggests 5% to 10% of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10% to 15% may yield false negatives. Confirm with the lab you visit that a second, confirmatory test will be performed on any positive drug test that may occur.
Our data suggest that tramadol use can cause false- positive urine buprenorpbine immunoassays, and this effect appears to be assay-dependent. Tramadol interference with the Cedia assay is clinically relevant, especially if the 5 ng/mL calibration cutoff is used.
When morphine was reintroduced, false-positive buprenorphine results resumed. Medical practitioners should be aware that high-dose morphine (with morphine urine levels turning positive within the 15,000 to 28,000 mg/mL range) may produce false-positive buprenorphine EIAs with standard urine EIA toxicology testing.