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Substituted AND cocaine-positive

From: Dr. L
Password: orange
Date: 07 Dec 2006
Time: 08:22:17 -0800
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I have received a specimen that the lab reported as substituted but also positive for cocaine. I am preparing for the donor interview now. Assuming that there is no unexpected disclosure during the interview, how would I report this result?

a. refusal to test because substituted

b. refusal to test because substituted and positive for cocaine

c. positive for cocaine

I favor "a," but I am just thrown by the positive for cocaine reading.

I appreciate this forum very much, and I look forward to your replies. Thank you.