Need advice for false positive drug screen

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Specializes in Nurse to be.

Hi everyone I am a nursing student going into 4th semester This week I tested positive for THC on an oral swab.  It has to be a false positive. I have never tested positive for a drug in my life but I'm afraid that they aren't going to let me retest.  There have been quite a few false positives this semester.  I was taking a ton of ibuprofen and naproxen because I also suffered a miscarriage last week and am wondering if that has something to do with it.  Does anyone have any insight?

I hope that everyone's day is beautiful and thank you for your time.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard that NSAIDs can cause false positives on urine drug screens, but I am not sure about oral swabs. But I would advise you to read your student handbook as it might have information on what to expect for next steps. Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

If you really didn't use any substances and are certain you have used nothing for at least 3 months, would probably be worth the money to eat the cost of a hair follicle test.

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Specializes in BSc, Mental Health, Abnormal Psychology.

Your program requires you to get a drug test??

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