Methamphetamine False Positive On Drug Test

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I tested positive for methamphetamines and have not had any since 2009. they sent the sample to a lab for testing but came back positive. they wouldn't let me retest and send a new sample, instead wanted to retest what they already had. I take Vydox plus, oxycodone 5mg/325acetiminophen, HCTZ25/TRIAMETERENE37.5MG TAB, 325MG ASPRIN EC TAB, CYCLOBENZARINE HCL 10MG, FLUTICASONE PROP 50MCG 120 NASAL INHL, SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE 50MG, 1000MG FISH OIL, CETIRIZINE HCL 10MG, DIVALPROEX NA 500MG, ETODOLAC 300MG, FEXOFENADINE 180MG, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE PLUS SILICA, GUAIFENESIN-DM 100/10MG/5ML SF/AF 120ML, WAS TAKING HYDROCODONE 10/325MG, THEY'RE FIXING TO UP MY OXYCODONE. I've lost my job over the positive test results but as I said I haven't had anything except my Rx meds. I had just gotten over a bad cold and told them I had took zantac 150mg for acid reflux, and Vicks inhaler for my congested nose and head. Can any combo of these or all combined cause me to fail a test when it has been sent to the lab. Because like I'm said I haven't had any since 2009.

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In cases like this I suggest people contact an Medical Review Officer. An MRO is a doctor trained to say why there might have been a false positive for a particular combo of drugs. They have an association web site (aamro.com) where you can do a search in your local area to find an MRO.

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The sad reality is Rx meds aren't covered by the ADA. it's a nice loophole for employers and potential employers to use to practice discriminatory hiring and firing practices.
I'm sure the + for Meth was a lab fluke if you've not used in years. Unfortunately if given xanax by your doc for anxiety or Norco for pain, even if you're not taking them while working but after work on YOUR time, it's fair game to be fired (disabled or not) leaving the employee no legal recourse as most forms of work are considered "at will"

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Did they retest the original sample? Did they use a more sophisticated test the second time that almost never has false positive results? The typical protocol at a good lab is to run the cheap, quick test and if negative you're all set. If positive the sample then should undergo additional testing by Gas chromatography/ Mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) to verify a true positive result. No action should ever be taken against an individual unless the initial test results are verified by the second test results. You could ask if this protocol was followed and ask to see the results of the second test performed by GC/MS or equivalent technology.

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My son died instantly, mysteriously, off work 5 days sick and back to work. On the 7th day he died. Coronor toxicology report said 2 meds: His wife's meds, in blood, plus methamphetamine. My son never did drugs, hooked on oxycontin, then went off and got help from that medication to help cravings, then off cold turkey. I think son was drugged for 5 days and died. How can I find out for sure how methamphetamine got in my son's blood?

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My DCFS worker said my urine test came back positive for methamphetamine 773 ng/ml and refuse to give me the confirmation results can it be a false positive

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