False Positive For Morphine

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I am in the marine corp and was prescribed Oxycodone 5mg for an injury and on a drug test I tested positive for Morphine. I have never taken or been given Morphine. I have done research and have documents saying that Oxycodone can make a false positive for Morphine. Does anyone else have other info about this situation, because the more info the better to support my case. Thank you.

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Hi jay,

Because oxycodone and morphine are both opiates, I do believe that they can easily be mistaken for one another on the cheaper, less reliable drug tests; where it seems as though they lack the sensitivity to distinguish beyond the basic structures of the drug class vs. the drug name.

From my perspective, drug testing facilities like to put the blame on "you" for their own mistake. They define it as a 'false-positive' as opposed to a 'mistake' on their part, to take the liability away from them and back on you, the patient for "taking something you shouldn't have taken".

They have the choice to use better drug testing equipment, such as a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer; which has the ability to distinguish the exact substance in question. They just don't use it as often due to costs, so they would rather take the high risk of displaying a misreading than pay a few extra dollars. I would see about getting that type of drug test done on the original sample if at all possible.

I hope this helps and wish you good luck on your case!

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I have been taking morphine and oxycodone and fentanyl but my blood test came out as me taking codeine is there any explanation for this



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Those medication you are on are all forms of opioids. So taking oxy will show positive for codeine. Its all the same when your body metabolizes it.

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i take adderal xr, oxycotin, valium,neuratin, pristiq, and requip. My urine drug test came back positive for morphone and hydromorphone. I have no idea why? Can anyone tell me why?

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Hi Jay I recently was tested by my spine specialist and was falsely accused of taking morphine and I dont take morphine. He agreed to continue to treat me and do the injections but refuses to refil my pain meds I too am on oxy 10 mg and butrans patches and somas, so something there has to be the cause, anyhow I was wondering if you would be willing to share some of your documents with me so I can go in prepared for my next visit. Anything would help or maybe point me in the right direction,thank you and good luck

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It's true, codeine shows as morphine after awhile in the body. I'd demand proof and re test. You do HAVE RIGHTS...no one ever looks them up or uses them against the doctor.
Doctors CYA their ass n others ass daily! If you don't know the law, read it!
I know this, but I have no idea how to find a so called "pill mill" to use liget to save my soul! I'm not a Medicaid or cash strapped person...I'd go to Mexico if I knew where! I'd take someone if they knew, just so I can live NORMAL!!! I'm 48 I don't want to live in assisted living!!

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I am a house wife and I was given pericet 10 and I just got a drug test and it came back as morphin in my system I have never took morphin in my life I am very up set I called the doctors office and was crying I have been going to the same doctor for 13 years she knows me I was invited to her baby shower. I told them I wanted a hair drug test and they said I would have to pay out of pocket that's fine

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I am 50 years old and was recently referred to pain management by my family doc. I was taking two 5-300 Vicodins per day for severe arthritis. They asked me to do a drug test and they said it came back with Vicodin and Morphine. I have never taken morphine except through IV for surgeries years ago. The doctor will not prescribe any narcotics which I understand but I am more concerned that I absolutely did not take morphine and it is showing up in the test. I feel like I am going crazy because I know I did not take morphine. I am embarrassed and frustrated. I feel like I have a scarlet letter on my forehead and I'm a criminal. The false accusation and embarrassment is worse then the fear of the pain.

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I am prescribed 7.5 Percocets. I took a drug test at probation the other day and it came back positive for morphine. Why? I have never taken morphine in my life.

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I went to a new pain management doctor, and took the expected urine test. I've been prescribed oxycodone 5mg, but my test came back positive for morphine. How is that possible? I just got a call that the dr will give me trigger point injections which I'll gladly take if my back stops hurting, but they aren't going to continue my prescription...

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I was given a drug test and the provider told me I was positive for morphine. I took about four 10 milligram percocets for a back injury at work because I had nothing else for pain management at the time. So the employer terminated my job. I never intended to take morphine. What should I do? Does percocet have morphine in it?

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How do i get this documentation? I need asap my case is almost identical

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I tested positive for morphine on a UA. I take hydrocodone only. However i have a form of liver disease that was caused by a surgery. They have stated cirrhosis and hep. No specific hep because it is just scaring. Why would i test positive for morphine? Only reason i can think of is the way my liver breaks down medications.

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