Medichecks Drug & alcohol testing

Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Blood Test

PEth is a direct biomarker of alcohol intake, providing a reliable measure of alcohol use over the past two to four weeks.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
8 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Phosphatidylethanol

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
8 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Alcohol consumption

  • Phosphatidylethanol

About this test

PEth is a direct biomarker of alcohol intake, providing a reliable measure of alcohol use over the past two to four weeks. Unlike other tests like CDT, which are influenced by liver disease or genetic factors, PEth is only produced when alcohol is consumed. This makes it ideal for detecting even moderate alcohol intake and is widely used for medical, legal, and workplace alcohol monitoring.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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