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    Apr 8, 2014, 09:32 AM
    EtG Test Result Question
    Hello, I had one properly measured once and a half bloody mary around 12:00 noon on Saturday and then one 12-ounce, light beer around 10:00 PM the same night. Since, I have not consumed any alcohol. I took a saliva EtG test this morning (Tuesday) at approximately 9:00 AM. What is the liklihood of a positive result? Thank you for your help!
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    Apr 8, 2014, 09:44 AM
    Something will show up. Whatever the testing threshold is is anther question.
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    Apr 8, 2014, 11:43 AM
    What do you mean by testing threshold? Sorry if that seems like a silly question... Thank you again for your help!
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    Apr 8, 2014, 11:47 AM
    Meaning did the court order this because you are legally required to be completely abstinant... or is this a job screening test where you are allowed to drink occaisionally and they are just sorting out the drunks and addicts from the rest.

    Different reasons for testing... different allowable results.
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    Apr 8, 2014, 05:48 PM
    Okay, I understand. Thank you. Court ordered, completely clean. Not sure if there is any tolerance since it can show up from other things though... medicine, etc. Thanks for your help!
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    Apr 8, 2014, 06:00 PM
    This test is not all that accurate, many false positives and false negatives. Its reported to be accurate up to 80 hours. It matter s little if it's a properly measure drink or luight beer, its alcohol either way.

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