How is it possible the the Lucas test to give a false positive for tertiary alcohol?
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Secondary alcohols may also give positive findings, but much more slowly.
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false positive result
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you may be allergic to alcohol
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Inaccurate, but in your favor. They generally read lower then a blood alchol content test.
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Medically it means Blood Alcohol Content
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The police will probably give you a "breathalizer" test to check if you have alcohol in your system. As you contend, you didn't actually drink, but was just holding an open beer can. You'll probably be ticketed and be asked to appear with your guardian before a Judge. This may just be a misdemeanor since you didn't actually drink but were just playing a prank.
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Just because your ALT or AST is elevated, it can be isolated from acute intake of alcohol or drug intake.  Before you get stressed out, repeat liver function testing and follow up for conditions listed above should be discussed with your doctor.
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Some questions include:\n1) Did the Consumer order a drink containing alcohol or a drink that normally contains alcohol?\n2) Did the bartender knowingly serve alcohol against the wishes of the consumer?\nIf the answer to number 1 is yes, then it would be hard to convict.\nIf the answer to number 2 is yes then it could be possible to convict, but very unlikely. Why?\n1) Warning labels on alcohol states "According to the surgeon general, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects" (Doesn't state "Can not" vs "should not", and that it is a risk not a definite).\n2) At what point did the consumer know she was served alcohol?\n3) How does the bartender know the medical condition of the consumer?\n4) How was the alcohol purchased?\n5) What was the intent of the bartender?
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A board is going to believe evidence over ANY testimony. Get an independent lab, like omega labs, to do a blood and hair test for drugs. If that shows up negative, submit it and respectfuly requests anothertest to be done by the Navy. It is possible to pop on a a urine test and not have done drugs. If you are familiar with the sytem, all it takes is someone to switch your clean urine with a buddies dirty urine. However, conspiracy theories wont help you, only evidence. Good luck sailor!!!
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The generally accepted standard measurement of blood alcohol content (BAC) is given in milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, i.e. mg/100 ml.  An individual's true BAC can only be determined by actual testing of that person's blood in a lab.  However, commercially available tools are used by law enforcement personnel and others to estimate someone's BAC; the Breathalyzer is probably the most commonly used.  BAC can also be estimated with a urine test.  Note that both these noninvasive methods assume a "standard" ratio of alcohol in air or urine to the true BAC.  This ratio is then used to calculate the estimated BAC.  Note that as with many kinds of tests, the results will vary with the circumstances of the test and from person to person.  Nevertheless, Breathalyzer and urine test results are used everyday in law enforcement and alcohol rehab situations, and the Breathalyzer has the force of law when it is used to support charges of DUI, OUIL, etc.
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I haven't heard of it. My attitude toward it, however, is to find out WHAT the actual tests consisted of. Though people test products all the time, it does not mean that they tested in a way that could possibly be accurate.
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It depends on a lot of things, such as if you were just near it or if you were sitting in a cloud of it, your weight, how much water you drink, whether you used drugs regularly previously, etc. I wouldn't worry about it too much though. Just drink a lot of water between now and the test and you should be fine. Also, depending on how negligible the results are to your test, they might assume something like that has happened or that there was an error and retest you anyways.
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When my daughter was born, she got an infection in her eye. They tested it and said it was chlamydia, and that I must have given it to her. So I had to go and drink this nasty chalk tasting drink, and get tested. It turned out that I was negative. So either the test that they gave my daughter was wrong, or someone touched their nasty chlamydia fingers in my daughters eye. I would assume that not all tests are accurate.
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8 pints of water will flush out your system plus this...................................................\nThere are commercial and household products that will help you pass the test. Some people are objecting to commercial products because they "are just trying to cash in on the War on Drugs." They also charge high prices and water alone tends to work for most. Also, be aware that Texas outlawed products with the sole purpose of creating negative results on urine tests. I have put a © next to the commercial products to indicate that they are developed specifically for beating the test. Those of you that oppose them or reside in Texas can skip items with a ©. Ignore money-back guarantees. Companys that suck in thousands of High Times readers make so much, that a few returns from motivated users are insignificant. People could even get away with offering a money-back guarentee for Goldenseal because all the water that people drink with Goldenseal causes most of them to pass. Some companys don't keep their word. A urinator who tested positive sent the lab results back, only to be told that marijuana is illegal. He was not even compensated for buying a failing product. \n\n5.THINGS TESTED TO DETECT COUNTER MEASURES\n\nLaboratories know how easy it is to tamper with urine samples and alter the results. Labs often do tests to find out if the sample is legitimate. \n\n5.1 Color:\n\nIf a urine sample looks clear, the lab will suspect that it's watered down. They can't report it as positive, but they may reject the sample and inform your employer that you tried to beat the test. If this happens, the sample might as well be positive, because you won't get hired. Take vitamin B complex to color your urine yellow. \n\n5.2 Temperature:\n\nUrine should be between 91 and 97 degrees. NIDA certified labs will verify temperature. If it isn't, they will suspect you added water to the cup, or used substitution. Disposable pocket hand warmers (sold in department stores) will keep a urine sample warm, provided that the urine is in a condom or douche bag. \n\n5.3 Creatinine:\n\nCreatinine is a substance produced by vertebrates, and it shows up in urine. If someone substitutes their urine with something other than urine, like Mountain Dew, they will test negative for drugs. The testee will most likely not get away with it because Mountain Dew contains zero creatinine, and labs test creatinine levels to ensure that the sample is valid. Creatinine levels drop below normal when people dilute their urine. This tests to ensure that the subject didn't drink unusual amounts of water. An *accurate* creatinine "clearance" test would require a urine and blood test 24 hours before the drug test to determine the normal creatinine level for that individual. This is almost never done. You should still be cautious because they do often use the inaccurate method of comparing your creatinine level during the drug test to an average. Eating foods rich in protein like red meat will slightly increase creatinine levels. There is no significant variation between vegatarians and armavors, so the effect protein has is little. Sexual activity also raises creatinine levels. I doubt sexual activity influences creatinine level with much significance. However, a vegetarian that doesn't have much sex should be concerned. People who are drug-free sometimes lose their jobs for having too low of a creatinine level. \n\n5.4 pH:\n\n> pH is often changed when people spike their sample with household products. Use caution when doping urine, pH is usually tested. \n\n5.5 Specific gravity:\n\n> An unusual specific gravity indicates that a sample has been tampered with. \n\n5.6 Age:\n\n> Age can not be tested using urine. There is a rumor that approximate age can be detected in urine, and is tested in medical insurance exams. It's a myth. \n\n5.7 Gender:\n\n> Gender cannot be tested either. As with age, there is a rumor tha
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Medications & Substances Causing False Positives \n\n\nAccording to a report by the Los Angeles Times New Service, a study of 161 prescription and over the counter medications showed that 65 of them produced false positive results in the most widely administered urine test. Ronald Siegel, a psychopharmacologist at UCLA said 'The widespread testing and reliance on tell-tale traces of drugs in the urine is simply a panic reaction invoked because the normal techniques for controlling drug use haven't worked very well. The next epidemic will be testing abuse."\n\nByrd Labs has in its possession an internal document from the Syva Company, makers of the widely used EMIT test. This document, leaked by a disillusioned company employee, lists more than 250 over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs that can cause false positives.\n\nSubstances that cause False Positive Drug Test Results\n\nTHC - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives\nDronabinol (Marinol)\nIbuprofen; (Advil, Nuprin, Motrin, Excedrin IB etc)\nKetoprofen (Orudis KT)\nKidney infection (Kidney disease, diabetes) Liver Disease\nNaproxen (Aleve)\nPromethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan)\nRiboflavin (B2, Hempseed Oil)\n\nAmphetamines - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives\nEphedrine, pseudoephedrine, propylephedrine, phenylephrine, or desoxyephedrine\n(Nyquil, Contact, Sudafed, Allerest, Tavist-D, Dimetapp, etc)\nPhenegan-D, Robitussin Cold and Flu, Vicks Nyquil\nOver-the-counter diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim)\nOver-the-counter nasal sprays (Vicks inhaler, Afrin)\nAsthma medications (Marax, Bronkaid tablets, Primatine Tablets)\nPrescription medications (Amfepramone, Cathne, Etafediabe, Morazone,phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, benzphetamine, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine,dexdenfluramine,Redux, mephentermine, Mesocarb, methoxyphenamine, phentermine,amineptine, Pholedrine, hydroymethamphetamine, Dexedrine, amifepramone, clobenzorex,fenproyorex, mefenorex, fenelylline, Didrex, dextroamphetamine, methphenidate, Ritalin,pemoline, Cylert, selegiline, Deprenyl, Eldepryl, Famprofazone) Kidney infection, kidney disease, Liver disease, diabetes\n\nOpiates - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives\nPoppy Seeds\nTylenol with codeine\nMost prescription pain medications\nCough suppressants with Dextromethorphan (DXM)\nNyquil\nKidney infection, Kidney Disease\nDiabetes, Liver Disease\n\nEcstacy - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives\nEphedrine, pseudoephedrine, propylephedrine, phenylephrine, or desoxyephedrine\n(Nyquil, Contact, Sudafed, Allerest, Tavist-D, Dimetapp, etc)\nPhenegan-D, Robitussin Cold and Flu, Vicks Nyquil\nOver-the-counter diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim)\nOver-the-counter nasal sprays (Vicks inhaler, Afrin)\nAsthma medications (Marax, Bronkaid tablets, Primatine Tablets)\nPrescription medications (Amfepramone, Cathne, Etafediabe, Morazone,phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, benzphetamine, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, dexdenfluramine,Redux, mephentermine, Mesocarb, methoxyphenamine, phentermine, amineptine, Pholedrine, hydroymethamphetamine, Dexedrine, amifepramone, clobenzorex, fenproyorex, mefenorex, fenelylline, Didrex, dextroamphetamine, methphenidate, Ritalin, pemoline, Cylert, selegiline, Deprenyl, Eldepryl, Famprofazone) Kidney infection, kidney disease\nLiver disease, diabetes\n\nCocaine - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives\nKidney infection (kidney disease)\nLiver infection (liver disease)\nDiabetes\nAmoxicillin, tonic water\n\nIn the news...\nHair Tests catch more blacks than whites\nDrug Tests Bring Worries Of Accuracy\nACLU complaints more than splitting hairs\nAntibiotics Cause False Positives on Heroin Tests\n\nAmong the items reported as causing false positive test results are: \nPain relievers such as Advil, Nuprin, Motrin and menstrual cramp medications like Midol and Trendar. All drugs containing
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He tested positive for ephedra. It is a stimulant that can supply more oxygen to muscle tissue.\n\nHe did not test positive for cocaine.
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Methyl ketones do. There is also the possibility of the dreaded false positive.