Will I Be Tested Positive Through Urine Test A Day After Drinking?

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Thu, 4 Jun 2015 Answered on

Wed, 1 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : hi Monday I had 4 drinks and tues 1 had 1 drink around 2 pm , and today I had a urine test at 1pm I m wondering if it will show positive

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is likely to come positive if Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) test done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

If traditional method of alcohol detection is used in urine test it cannot be detected after 12 hours. However when Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite detection method is used then it can be positive up to 3-5 days. You had undergone test within 48 hours of last intake so possibility of positive test is likely there.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar