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How Long Does It Take For PEth Test Results To Come?
Question: How long does it take for peth test results to come in
Brief Answer:
Depends on the laboratory
Detailed Answer:
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Testing provides a detection of alcohol abuse with 99 % sensitivity with a 3 week look back, the test looks for direct biomarkers of alcohol that remain in the blood stream for up to 3 weeks after consumption.
If you are asking how long it takes for the reports to arrive, you should get it in a day or two but depending on the lab the results can take as long as a week.
Regards
Depends on the laboratory
Detailed Answer:
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Testing provides a detection of alcohol abuse with 99 % sensitivity with a 3 week look back, the test looks for direct biomarkers of alcohol that remain in the blood stream for up to 3 weeks after consumption.
If you are asking how long it takes for the reports to arrive, you should get it in a day or two but depending on the lab the results can take as long as a week.
Regards
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