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How Long Does Alcohol Remain In The System For A Dvla Test?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Question: Hi I have a Dvla medical test after a ban for drunk driving, how long prior to this do I need to stop drinking?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A month.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

As they check liver enzymes and it takes at least a month for the liver to regenerate, you should not drink alcohol for a month.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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How Long Does Alcohol Remain In The System For A Dvla Test?

Brief Answer: A month. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for the query. As they check liver enzymes and it takes at least a month for the liver to regenerate, you should not drink alcohol for a month. Hope this helps. Regards