Etg testing...can I pass in 48 hours after having 3 drinks in an hour period

Based on available information clearance time for EtG from 3 standard drinks would range from under 24 hours to as long as 41 hours (from completion of drinking). See Wojcik & Hawthorne Another study found EtG clearance to be in range of 22-31 hours for approx. 3 drinks. See Goll 2002

You should be OK but all of the elimination studies involved small populations.

Do you know the cutoff for the test?

I'm not sure its for new jersey drug court.I will research it

its for court so I'm assuming the lowest cutoff..which I believe is 100...thank you for helping me!

I keep hearing 80 hours and I'm worried.would I make that cutoff?

80 hours does not relate to 3 drinks. It applies only to extreme cases. (see Wojcik & Hawthorne, previously cited, p. 1) Above I also cited two studies that deal with the approximate amount of alcohol that you consumed.

While no one can determine if you will pass the test, past research indicates that others having consumed equivalent amounts do not have detectable EtG.

I'm sorry I have one more question...I hear of products like hand sanitizer and listerine cause postives is that true

Yes it's true. Mouthwash, hair treatments, room deodorizers, foods, gasoline with ethanol, window de-icers, swimming pool chemicals, charcoal starter, paints, caulking, brake fluid, sanitizing sprays (Lysol), porcelain and oven cleaners, dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, spot removers, carpet cleaning agents, and the list goes on and on.

Any product that contains ethyl alcohol can create EtG in your system via contact with skin or inhalation.

My results are due soon..thank u for your help..because of the variations from person to person I am still nervous.does it make a big difference if they were 3 strong drinks?I am just worried if it picks up small amounts that would show up.again,thank u for your time.I will let you know the results!

It would make a difference if the drinks were "strong". Drink is a standardized measure and assumes 12 oz of beer (5%); 5 oz of wine (12%); 1- 1/2 oz distilled (80 prf). Each equals .06 oz of pure alcohol.*

The .06 is used to calculate metabolism. So for instance if one is consuming malt liquor instead of beer then a different calculation is used. If one is drinking 180 proof rum, or pouring 2 shots into a "drink" then the calculation and results will be altered.

*US measure. The term drink varies from country to country.