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False
Positive
What
is a false positive? It is a test result that is returned when a substance tests
positive for another compound. It is a case of mistaken identity. For example if
you eat a couple poppy seed cakes before testing, you can get a positive result
for opiates.
The chances of you getting a false positive depends on the quality of the
laboratory that does the testing. There seems to be about 1,200 of these labs in
the United States currently testing for drugs. Less than a 100 of these meet
federal standards and most of the individual states do not regulate drug test
labs. The number of false positives returned range from 4% to over 50%,
depending on the lab.
A concern here is that, if your company tests for drug usage, they are probably
not required to use a certified drug testing lab, which means you have a greater
chance of getting a false positive.
Listed on the excel sheet are products reported to cause a false positive drug
test result. Last updated, January 2, 2008.
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POSITIVE EXCEL SHEET
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