Does Alcohol Show Up on a Drug Test?

Standard 5-panel and 10-panel drug tests do NOT screen for alcohol.

Standard Drug Tests

• Screen for: THC, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP
• Alcohol is NOT included

Alcohol-Specific Tests

• Breathalyzer: detects current intoxication (hours)
• Blood alcohol: detects for hours
• ETG (ethyl glucuronide): urine test detecting alcohol for up to 80 hours after last drink
• PEth: blood test detecting alcohol for up to 4 weeks

Who Uses ETG Testing?

• Court-ordered sobriety monitoring
• Substance abuse treatment programs
• Workplace testing in safety-sensitive industries
• Liver transplant evaluation