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Will I Be Tested Positive Through Urine Test A Day After Drinking?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015
Question: hi Monday I had 4 drinks and tues 1 had 1 drink around 2 pm , and today I had a urine test at 1pm I m wondering if it will show positive
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes it is likely to come positive if Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) test done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

If traditional method of alcohol detection is used in urine test it cannot be detected after 12 hours. However when Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite detection method is used then it can be positive up to 3-5 days. You had undergone test within 48 hours of last intake so possibility of positive test is likely there.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Will I Be Tested Positive Through Urine Test A Day After Drinking?

Brief Answer: yes it is likely to come positive if Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) test done Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. If traditional method of alcohol detection is used in urine test it cannot be detected after 12 hours. However when Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite detection method is used then it can be positive up to 3-5 days. You had undergone test within 48 hours of last intake so possibility of positive test is likely there. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.