The ethanol test is a basic test that measures the amount of ethanol excreted in your urine.
Since your body processes alcohol quickly, this test is most accurate within 12 hours of consumption.
EtS testing can detect alcohol consumption within 24 hours of your last drink.
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A lab test will produce a more accurate result.
What Could Skew Results?
The test will produce results in minutes.
How results are displayed may vary by product.
Urine Test Alternatives
There are a lot of ways to test for alcohol use.
Does Anything Rid Urine of Alcohol Fast?
Things like body weight and composition, age, andalcohol tolerance influence alcohol metabolism.
Summary
Home testing kits are useful in screening for alcohol and other substances.
Lab tests are the most accurate, but the next best option is home tests using urine samples.
These tests are accurate, but their sensitivity decreases as time passes since the last use.
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