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
Source: SAMHSA, NIDA, Mayo Clinic.
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