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Would Consumption Of Alcohol A Day Before ETG Test Alter The Results?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Question: I drank 1/2 oz of vodka and soda and had an ETG test 26 hrs later I am 5'2 wt 126 and am60 yrs old will I test negative Thanks alot
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably you will test positive.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for using this platform of HCM for asking your query.

The presence of EtG (ethylene glucuronide) in urine indicates that alcohol was ingested within the previous 3-4 days, or approximately 80 hours after alcohol is eliminated from the body.

Also, EtG is relatively more accurate indicator of the recent ingestion of alcohol than measuring for the presence of alcohol itself.

So, i think you will test positive.

Hope this answers your query.

Thanks.
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Would Consumption Of Alcohol A Day Before ETG Test Alter The Results?

Brief Answer: Most probably you will test positive. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for using this platform of HCM for asking your query. The presence of EtG (ethylene glucuronide) in urine indicates that alcohol was ingested within the previous 3-4 days, or approximately 80 hours after alcohol is eliminated from the body. Also, EtG is relatively more accurate indicator of the recent ingestion of alcohol than measuring for the presence of alcohol itself. So, i think you will test positive. Hope this answers your query. Thanks.