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iso4ane
Jun 4, 2014, 05:54 AM
Does anyone know if a patient is post spleenectomy will that show a possible false positive peth.

AntC
Jun 4, 2014, 06:08 AM
No, having had a spleenectomy will not affect a PETH test. The spleen is not involved in ETOH metabolism.

CravenMorhead
Jun 4, 2014, 08:21 AM
More often than not a Positive is a positive. You're more likely to get a false negative. The most likely cause for a positive result is alcohol consumption.