[sanford1985]

Going to call-ins for probation and I drank a fair amount on Friday night into early sat morn saw PO Tuesday afternoon at 5 and took DOC 8 panel test EtG is on it will I pass?

[Alty]

We can only guess. Based on that time line, you might pass. That's really all we can tell you. You'll have to wait and see.

If this is part of your probation why are you drinking?

[sanford1985]

Stupid reason but I did the math and its been 87 hours since my last drink is should pass rite haven't had a drop to drink since the time I sweated a ton on sat and pretty active sun and mon and worked all day tues until the test it was a surprise to me believe me

[KD3]

It depends but based on what you described I personally think you have a 50/50 chance of failing.

It's not a precise science, so why try to game the system and take a chance with failing? If alcohol consumption is that important to you, you probably have a problem with it.

The urine EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) test is sometimes called the "80-hour" test since that is the approximate time-frame it is most valid. But each individual situation varies based on the individual person. What did you drink? (% of alcohol per drink) How much did you drink? And then the wild card -- how fast will your body metabolize that alcohol -- since it can vary widely. If you take a person who has been drinking daily and then has a heavy 'bender', his body may take longer to process that alcohol than someone who was abstinent for weeks prior to drinking the same amount. The heavy drinker has already compromised his liver's ability to detoxify the body. Metabolism also varies based on age, gender and many other factors. Yes, exercise and activity does speed the metabolism somewhat -- but how much? Do you really know? Do you feel lucky today? Is it worth the consequences of failing the test? In some tests, the EtG has been found to detect alcohol up to 120 hours (5 days) after consumption. On the other hand, if a person only had a small incidental consumption of alcohol (1 or 2 3.2% alcohol beers), the EtG MIGHT not detect it at even 48 to 72 hours. But it just depends. Why would you want to risk it unless you have a problem stopping? Doesn't that take the enjoyment out of it afterward if you worry for days or weeks if you will be tested or if you passed a test?

If you are like I was, and drank alcohol despite facing consequences from a monitoring authority that prohibited you from consuming alcohol, that is a RED FLAG that you have a problem with alcohol that you need to address. After I failed such a test, I sought additional treatment and counseling to get my recovery program back on track. I urge you to take an honest look at this and take some action regardless of the outcome of the test. This could have been your "warning shot across the bow". The next time, the next consequence, could be very very different.

Best wishes in your test and your sobriety.