How long does it take for the alcohol to leave the system I had a few beers the night before but that same night I had steak and the morning of the urin test I had a glass of water and a large bottle of power aid and peed once before I was told to give my sample

24 hours, I believe. You're screwed.

Agree, what type of test is it for, work, to see if you are drunk right then, ( since for work you can drink the night before)

Is it for children and family services about custody, is it from probation or parole ?

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Originally Posted by Coloradoboi69

How long does it take for the alcohol to leave the system I had a few beers the night before but that same night I had steak and the morning of the urin test I had a glass of water and a large bottle of power aid and peed once before I was told to give my sample

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If the test was for urine alcohol (EtOH) then you can multiply the number of drinks you consumed by 2. The result is the maximum number of hours required for clearance*. Of course EtOH remains in your bladder until you urinate.

As FrChuck noted the type of test is important. If the test was for EtG, a metabolite of alcohol, then that would still be detectable at 24 hours or longer. EtG testing is used only when an individual is required to remain totally abstinent... no drinking allowed!

*if your drinking time exceeds three (3) hours this formula can result in a substantial over estimate of clearance time required but never an under estimate.