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Got Positive For THC And Amphetamine Test. What Could Be The Reason?
Question: Good afternoon. Out of curiosity (honest!) I just drug tested myself, knowing that I am clean on all substances being tested (opiates, cocaine, amphetamines and THC. THe lines all come out double (meaning negative) but the lines for THC and amphetamine are somewhat LIGHTER than the other two test strips. KNowing I haven't used any THC or amphetamine since my college days (I am 56) why would this be? There are double lines on both, indicating negative, but I don't understand why they aren't both as "strong". Reason?
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Yes, faint lines do indicate negative results. The presence of a test line, regardless of how light, indicates a negative result. Some test lines tend to run naturally lighter than others. It is possible that a faint test line on a rapid drug screen test is the result of the presence of “some” of the drug in the urine specimen (particularly in the case of THC which may be due to metabolites of THC and not due to drug intake). If this is the case, it is still critically important to note that the concentration of the drug is very likely below the cutoff level of the test, which indicates a negative result. Given the number of other factors which could cause faint test lines, it’s best to not over-interpret light test lines as containing some drug and just remember that the presence of a test line indicates a negative result for that drug.
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Dr.A.Rao Kavoor
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Yes, faint lines do indicate negative results. The presence of a test line, regardless of how light, indicates a negative result. Some test lines tend to run naturally lighter than others. It is possible that a faint test line on a rapid drug screen test is the result of the presence of “some” of the drug in the urine specimen (particularly in the case of THC which may be due to metabolites of THC and not due to drug intake). If this is the case, it is still critically important to note that the concentration of the drug is very likely below the cutoff level of the test, which indicates a negative result. Given the number of other factors which could cause faint test lines, it’s best to not over-interpret light test lines as containing some drug and just remember that the presence of a test line indicates a negative result for that drug.
I hope that our query is answered.
Do write back in case of doubts.
Dr.A.Rao Kavoor
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