Question 1

what is an etg test?

Accepted Answer

ETG: Ethyl Glucuronide test confirms presence of alcohol in urine samples, since that compound is the direct metabolite of Ethanol.

Question 2

how do i pass an etg test?

Accepted Answer

See below: Don't use products containing alcohol for for to five days prior to test.

Question 3

what is an etg test used for?

Accepted Answer

Detect alcohol use: Ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate are metabolites of alcohol that can persist for several days rather than only several hours, as the actual blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does. It can detect drinking in as much as a 72 hour window. So, an individual who is not supposed to be drinking may have zero BAC, but an EtG of several hundred to several thousand if they drank the day before.

Question 4

will kimchi affect an etg test?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know of: I am not aware of any versions of kimchi that would contain active amounts of ethanol.  Ethyl glucuronide is highly specific for ethanol, and unless your version is being made with cooking wine or some other form of beverage alcohol, I would not expect EtG to be positive.

Question 5

when does someone need an etg test?

Accepted Answer

ETG: Ethyl Glucuronide test confirms presence of alcohol in urine samples, since that compound is the direct metabolite of Ethanol.

Question 6

can you pass an etg test overnight?

Accepted Answer

Need clarification: Etg is a test for ethyl glucuronide. It is a metabolite of ethanol (the alcohol in our liquors, beer, wine, etc). It can remain in your body up to 80 hours after drinking alcohol. Samhsa (substance abuse & mental health services administration) a govt entity, doesnt recommend this test be used for legal reasons because simple using hand sanitizer can make you test positive.

Question 7

can i pass an etg test after 3 days?

Accepted Answer

May not: Etg can be positive, on average, for 80 hours after alcohol intake.

Question 8

how long does it take to pass an etg test?

Accepted Answer

Average - 5 days: An etg test is positive, on average, for five days after intake of alcohol. To be safe, it would be better to avoid alcohol for a week or more, before the test. It would be better to abstain from alcohol entirely as you are not supposed to be taking any.

Question 9

is it possible to fail etg test after 80 hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No test is 100% specific and sensitive. Though you would likely pass it if you haven't drank in &gt;80 hours positive EtG tests can result from the use of hand sanitizers, medications, hygiene products, cosmetics, foods and other products that contain even small levels of alcohol.

People can test positive for alcohol consumption after being exposed to laundry detergent, antiperspirant, aftershave ..

Question 10

if i had 10 drinks 61 hours ago will it show up in etg test ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The presence of ETG in urine indicates that alcohol was ingested within the previous 3 to 4 days, or approximately 72- 80 hours after ethanol is eliminated from the body. Take care.

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