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Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 09:20 AM
So Friday night I drank maybe an 8 - 12 oz glass of 12% red wine from 8pm_12am. I have been sober for 15 months and had it with dinner. I got a surprise EtG test today and took it this morning. I am freaking out. Did I fail?
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 09:21 AM
Took test Monday morning 9:30 am
smoothy
Jun 16, 2014, 09:26 AM
Its going to be close... that "glass" of wine ( wine is rarely ever served in glasses that big, that's like 2 or 3 wine glasses of wine usually 4 oz per serving) is the same as having 3-4 regular beers.
You might pass or you might fail.....I think the odds are more tilted towards a fail, but thats only a guess.
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 09:28 AM
Lol more information I'm 155 lbs very fast metabolism. Drink and average amount of water and have eaten a bunch of food since then. I work manual labor and sweat a lot doing so I work a 12 hour shift the day before
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 09:29 AM
And when I say maybe 8 ounces I didn't even have a glass I took a few gulps out of my girlfriends glass
CravenMorhead
Jun 16, 2014, 10:29 AM
The ETG test can usually detect consumption from about 60-80 hours before the test is taken. You're skating on the 55hr line. With the amount you said you drank you probably have good odds of passing but I wouldn't be surprised if you failed. You said that you were 15 months sober and than has between 2-3 glasses to drink. What caused you to fall off the wagon? Especially after 15 months? What happens if the test comes back positive?
AntC
Jun 16, 2014, 10:32 AM
No one can predict your result. Here a couple of links regarding that amount of intake.
Sensitivity of commercial ethyl glucuronide (ETG) testing in screening for alcohol abstinence (http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/content/42/4/317.full)
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/addictions/etg-am-just-lucky-guy-drbill100-569534.html
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 10:59 AM
Well I thought I'd be okay no consequences and I regret it after discussing it with my girlfriend I can say that 8 to 12 oz was a very over exaggerated number. I took a few sips here and the of her glass totally mayyybbeee 4 oz and consequences are dire
AntC
Jun 16, 2014, 11:31 AM
If you did not drink anymore than 4-8oz total, you should definitely pass.
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 16, 2014, 11:59 AM
It was definitely close to 4 oz and no where's near 8 oz I was over exaggerating. I never drank a glass and just took a few sips off my girlfriends in the course of 3 or 4 hours and ate dinner and ice cream with it
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 20, 2014, 07:43 AM
It's been 5 days since the test was taken with no word I assume I passed. Never taking that chance again. I'm glad my slip didn't have any consequences. But certainly not worth the stress
CravenMorhead
Jun 20, 2014, 09:46 AM
That is the first step. Continue and you will be well on the path. Good luck!
Imworriedetgtes
Jun 20, 2014, 10:10 AM
Thanks craven