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Until When Will Alcohol Abuse Be Detected Through A Conventional Urinalysis Exam?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017
Question: If a UA is used to detect alcohol use, how long must one refrain from consumption after taking alcohol to not register positive?
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
2-12 Hours for Conventional UA Exam

Detailed Answer:
It depends on which test is being used. The conventional hospital test will detect mild-modest intakes of alcohol up until two hours, with heavier alcohol intake possibly being detected up until 12 hours after ingestion. I hope this has helped.
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Until When Will Alcohol Abuse Be Detected Through A Conventional Urinalysis Exam?

Brief Answer: 2-12 Hours for Conventional UA Exam Detailed Answer: It depends on which test is being used. The conventional hospital test will detect mild-modest intakes of alcohol up until two hours, with heavier alcohol intake possibly being detected up until 12 hours after ingestion. I hope this has helped.