Urine alcohol biomarker testing detects ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS), metabolites that persist longer than blood alcohol itself. Confirmation testing definitively identifies and quantifies these biomarkers following positive screening, supporting clinical and medico-legal decisions.
This test is used in addiction treatment programs, transplant evaluation, workplace and legal testing, and clinical settings where objective documentation of alcohol use is needed. Detection windows extend 3-5 days for EtG and EtS, making them more sensitive than direct blood alcohol measurement. Sample type is urine.