PEth false positive

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Yep. Had to go for an eval because I was fired from my job(long story ) . Wasn't worried about uds, PEth, hair test at all. No drink in 16 months. PEth came back positive, and they are treating it like a relapse. I did nothing wrong. Trying to trust God and the process. Folks I'm here to tell you... The PEth is not an accurate test. I'll never trust it again.

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BTW no, No accidental exposure. No hand gel, no mouthwash. The test is just wrong. I may be done as a nurse. Can't afford treatment again.

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I'm so sorry to hear this. This is one of my biggest fears :(

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

Fight it. Get an independent lab and repeat the testing.

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I have been on the phone for the last 3 days trying to get someone to see things my way in regards to that. Ipn is just not going for it. It's so draconian it's like if you have even the hint of a positive there is no way it can be disputed.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.
I have been on the phone for the last 3 days trying to get someone to see things my way in regards to that. Ipn is just not going for it. It's so draconian it's like if you have even the hint of a positive there is no way it can be disputed.

I just got through with a program that was even more draconian. They cannot stop you from getting another test at an independent lab. It may be worth your while to consult with an attorney experienced in dealing with them.

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That is my worst fear as well, because I've heard of tests showing positive when I know these people have not used anything. What recourse do we have? When we are working it should be allowed that they can retest. Even labs make mistakes.

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They won't consider independent results. I've been around a long time, have a long history. Years ago I hired a Health Law firm. $10000 dollars later they did nothing I couldn't have done myself.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

I PM'd you Friendofbill.

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Lol.... I just tried to answer your pm... I can't. Too much typing to do again....

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Short version..

I read your entire saga

A lawyer here ripped me off

Send me the info anyway because I'll never give up

I'm going to treatment for a short time because the doctor knows I'm not lying.

God is telling me I have more to learn.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.
Short version..

I read your entire saga

A lawyer here ripped me off

Send me the info anyway because I'll never give up

I'm going to treatment for a short time because the doctor knows I'm not lying.

God is telling me I have more to learn.

Your message got through. I'm PM'ing you back.

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