Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)

Test for alcohol intake monitoring

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Carbohydrate deficient transferrin

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Alcohol consumption

  • Carbohydrate deficient transferrin

About this test

This blood test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) enables evaluation of recent alcohol intake, either for initial assessment or to monitor levels of consumption.

High consumption of alcohol up to 2-3 weeks prior to submitting the sample will lead to a high CDT percentage figure.

If you have lost your licence because of a drink driving offence this test result may be requested by the DVLA as evidence of low alcohol intake.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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