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Does Poppy Seed Intake Cause False Positive Drug Test Results?

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Question : I tested positive for 268 of hydrocodone could this be caused by XXXXXXX seeds. I havent taken hydrocodone!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it could be caused by XXXXXXX seeds

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
XXXXXXX seeds contain both morphine and codeine and it will cause false positives for opiates including hydrocodone in most standard urine tests. You should have highlighted "poppy seeds intake" before testing and then other tests can be done.

Wish you good health. Regards
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Does Poppy Seed Intake Cause False Positive Drug Test Results?

Brief Answer: Yes it could be caused by XXXXXXX seeds Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. XXXXXXX seeds contain both morphine and codeine and it will cause false positives for opiates including hydrocodone in most standard urine tests. You should have highlighted "poppy seeds intake" before testing and then other tests can be done. Wish you good health. Regards