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curious1212
Dec 23, 2014, 09:41 AM
Hello,

Will an ETG test positive for alcohol for 16 beers with 90 hours since last drink and most likely 80 hours since bac was zero?

talaniman
Dec 23, 2014, 09:52 AM
There are more factors involved than just time, and the biggest one is acceptable detection level by the ones ordering the testing, so who is requiring the test, and the acceptable cut off levels? Is this your first test, or have you failed to pass before?

curious1212
Dec 23, 2014, 09:55 AM
1st test, and I believe 100ng is the cutoff. Most I have read is no matter how much you consume, the general consensus is optimistic that 72 hours eliminates it ?

CravenMorhead
Dec 23, 2014, 01:45 PM
The general consensus doesn't account for individual variation. So you might be good, but you might not be. The dices are cast regardless, so you'll find out when the test comes back. Think on the stress this is causing, is it worth it? If you do fail what do you stand to lose?

talaniman
Dec 23, 2014, 02:07 PM
That's one of many baseline averages, and not written in stone. The range is more like 60-80 hours, but its just a estimate. Individual health and habits also factor in heavily, and the policy of the one requiring the tests even more, so you either had a agreement, or a guideline given to you.

No one can predict individual results with so few facts, nor the consequence of failure, and frankly any opinion would be a guess. 100ng for alcohol is a very low threshold level, so I am afraid it's the waiting game to find out for sure if you passed or fails.

My best guess is it will be close. My best suggestion is be much better prepared for the next test with total abstinence of alcohol, and any alcohol products like hand sanitizer, mouthwash, or hair product to name a few.

How to Prepare for a Drug & Alcohol Test | LIVESTRONG.COM (http://www.livestrong.com/article/126372-prepare-drug-alcohol-test/)

Ethylglucuronide (EtG) and Ethylsulfate (EtS) - EtG and EtS Testing (http://etg.weebly.com/index.html)

ETG Alcohol Testing - Drug Testing Network (http://www.drugtestingnetwork.com/alcohol-testing.htm)

Please review these links and know what you are dealing with.

curious1212
Dec 23, 2014, 07:17 PM
Will I pass - anyone with any experience on this please help, if not it would be a first time probation violation

I have not been tested in over a year. I drink every other day about 12 beers. I did not drink on a Monday but then Tuessday I drank quite a bit but not sure how much. I believe I had 6-8 beers and then maybe 2 very stiff jack and cokes (6 shots maybe?) but I am guessing. Then I stopped around 11pm.. I did not drink Friday Saturday or Sunday. I was tested ETG on Sunday at 6pm about 90 hours from time of last drink and Im guess, maybe 80 hours from bac of zero..

I am in decent shape, not over weight, I do keep physically tone. Drink lots of water, take vitamins, milk thistle. I have high metabolism as well.

I took the test and they told me its 72 hour test and that it cannot test beyond that and I believed them, but now I know otherwise. Everything I've read, an average person will elminate all EtG within 72 hours, even heavy drinker in rehab and or detoxing.. I think it will be close also, but I want to believe it will be OK. The 100g is ridiculous though...

Alty
Dec 23, 2014, 07:21 PM
No one can tell you if you'll pass or fail, all we can do is guess.

If it's been 90 hours you should be okay, but should is not a positive. There have been people that passed 24 hours after going on a drinking binge. Others have failed 5 days after their last drink. It really depends on how fast your body metabolizes alcohol.

Sorry to say, but you'll just have to wait for the test results, no one will be able to tell you what will happen with any degree of accuracy.

I do have to ask. If you're on probation, and not drinking alcohol is part of the terms of your probation, why are you risking it by drinking ever 2 days? If you don't get caught this time, you will get caught eventually. Why risk it? Violating probation will land you in jail. Is that worth taking the risk?

ballengerb1
Dec 23, 2014, 07:28 PM
EtG has a fairly high failure rate giving false negatives. So you still might fail, they would likely retest again because one ETG failure will not violate your probation. It will just make them focus on you more.

curious1212
Dec 28, 2014, 09:28 AM
I am looking for insight on the chances of passing an EtG test for alcohol. Test was given exactly 90hours from last drink. Drank about 8 beers and 6 shots in 6 hours prior to stopping. I am guessing bac was zero with about 78 hours . I am in good shape, eat right, drink plenty of fluids, and take vitamins. Test is 100ng.

Very worried at this point..

Any help ?

odinn7
Dec 28, 2014, 09:33 AM
Sounds like you have issues based on your other posts here. What it all comes down to is that if you keep this up, eventually you will get caught. You are pretty much BEGGING to get caught from what I see in your other posts.

With that said, you will probably be ok this time....but then, if I read it right, you drink about 12 beers every other day so does your system really have enough time to clear itself out?

talaniman
Dec 28, 2014, 09:47 AM
Odinn is correct that the test may well show you to be a habitual user. No point in worrying about the past, just address your issues and do better in the future. Not good you expect a good outcome from this very bad behavior, or are so worried when you KNOW you have done little to be successful in regards to taking your tests.

The real question that needs to be honestly answered is what are you doing to pass these tests instead of worrying?

Funny how people never ask for help to pass the test, rather want a hug for screwing up.

curious1212
Dec 28, 2014, 09:58 AM
Talaniman - Well, the past is the past and I have not drank since. As most others, just looking for odds of passing. I hope to have an answer this week and will keep all posted. But my concern is the amount is probably 16 drinks within a 78 hour testing window from bac being zero.

I was not aware the test could show patterns of day drinking prior to 80 hours..

talaniman
Dec 28, 2014, 10:48 AM
How was your BAC rendered? If it was a breathalyzer, that's utterly useless. Only a fool thinks his body can completely rid itself of heavy alcohol consumption in 80 hours. That's only works for moderate occasional drinkers in reasonable health, with healthy diets. Average people.

The odds go down for you heavy regular slammers, because although your head got clear the body is still metabolizing what you have consumed. No those tests don't go back very far in time, but it takes far longer to reach acceptable levels. Like most you assume you can binge and be cool because you have a fast metabolism which is BS, but the more you slam the longer it takes. You aren't an average drinker my friend. Averages do NOT even apply to you.

The sooner you wrap your head around that, then the sooner you can stop worrying, seeking false hope, and doing the right thing to RISE to your challenge.

Didn't you bother to read the links I have provided? Hell even if you squeak through this time, slim as that may be, you are setting yourself up to future failure. That's what looking for the easy way out gets you, and worrying is a part of it.

The past is the past? Last week is not far enough in the past. Nor the week before that either.