Our preferred lab now offers ethyl glucuronide (EtG) testing. EtG is a direct metabolite of beverage alcohol (ethanol). Its presence in urine may be used to detect recent alcohol consumption, even after ethanol is no longer measurable. The presence of EtG in urine is a definitive indicator that alcohol was ingested. EtG is detectable in urine for up to 80 hours after the elimination of alcohol. EtG is only evident when alcohol is consumed and is not produced as a result of fermentation.

Our preferred lab utilizes the most sophisticated, sensitive and specific equipment and technology available, LC/MS/MS (liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry), to screen confirm and quantitate EtG. This methodology provides highly accurate results.

Features and Benefits:

• Detects recent usage more accurately and for a longer period of time than standard alcohol testing
• Ideal for zero tolerance and abstinence situations
• Strong indicator of alcohol ingestion within the previous 3 to 4 days
• Allows monitoring in alcohol treatment programs
• Acts as an early warning system to detect trends towards relapse
• Tests performed by LC/MS/MS on state of the art equipment
• EtG may be run on urine specimens in conjunction with other drug testing panels
• Affordable pricing and fast turnaround