EtG/EtS Alcohol Testing
ARE THEY DRINKING? WE'LL FIND OUT.
EtG is a direct metabolite of alcohol (ethanol). Its presence in urine may be used to detect recent ethanol ingestion, even after ethanol is no longer measurable. The presence of EtG in urine is an indicator that ethanol was ingested and can be detected in urine for up to 80 hours after ingestion. EtG is only evident when ethanol is ingested and is not produced as a result of fermentation.
In addition to EtG, recent scientific studies have identified ethyl sulfate (EtS) as a second specific metabolite or biomarker of ethanol. For this reason, RTL tests and reports EtS, in conjunction with EtG, to confirm recent ethanol ingestion or exposure. The detection of EtG and EtS offers greater sensitivity and accuracy for determination of recent ethanol ingestion, than by detection of either biomarker alone.
The RTL drug testing 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/EtS. This methodology provides highly accurate alcohol biomarker test results.
Features and Benefits:
- Combined test for EtG and EtS provides greater sensitivity and accuracy
- Ideal for zero tolerance and abstinence situations
- Strong indicator of ethanol ingestion within the previous 3 to 4 days
- Allows monitoring in alcohol treatment programs
- Acts as early warning system to detect trends towards relapse
- Tests performed by LC/MS/MS on state of the art equipment
- EtG/EtS tests may be run on urine specimens in conjunction with other RTL drug testing panels
- Fast turn-around time from receipt of specimen (48 hours1 negative, 72 hours positive)
- Results available via internet, fax and/or U.S. Mail
RTL also offers two on-site alcohol test devices: Reditest® Alcohol - Saliva Strips and Reditest® Alcohol - Breath Tests.
1. Excludes specimens received Saturday.
