Why get tested? To determine if a person has consumed alcohol and to measure the amount of alcohol present.
When to get tested? When a patient has symptoms that suggest alcohol toxicity or when a person is suspected of breaking drinking-related laws or as part of a drug testing panel for pre-employment or other purposes.
Sample required? Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol) may be determined from a blood sample, urine, saliva or breath sample. Blood, urine, and saliva samples must be sent to a laboratory for analysis. A breath sample is analyzed immediately on site using a Breathalyzer.
