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Is EtG dependable enough to rely on a positive determination to take legal action, such as revoking a license?

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Is EtG dependable enough to rely on a positive determination to take legal action, such as revoking a license?

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EtG appears to be highly specific, similar to testing for other drugs. However, no forensic toxicology test is 100% reliable. Therefore, we strongly recommend that for all urine tests found to be positive in which the donor denies drinking that caution be used. Someone who understands this test in great detail should be involved in assisting interpretation. Feel free to contact us (see contact information above). Question? Confirming positive urine alcohol by EtG testing? Should an EtG always be performed to confirm a positive urine alcohol test? Answer: Urine alcohol as an indicator of alcohol consumption can be falsely positive secondary to in-vitro fermentation. Therefore, traditionally, whenever there’s a positive urine alcohol, labs have examined the specimen for glucose and yeast, which can suggest the possibility of fermentation. However, the presence of glucose and yeast doesn’t prove the individual did not drink alcohol. In addition to false positives from fermentation, there’

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