Fingernail Alcohol Test

Fingernail Alcohol Test Names:

Fingernail test for alcohol, fingernail alcohol test, alcohol fingernail test, fingernail for alcohol, fingernail test for alcohol, fingernail test ETG, alcohol ETG fingernail, toenail hair test, alcohol toenail test

Classification:

This test will test for: alcohol, ethyl glucuronide

Lab order:

REQUIRED. For more information on sample collection hours and testing, simply call us at (877) 731-6377.

Test arrangements and appointments:

An appointment is not required. Orders for a nail or alcohol test may require special test arrangements, same day collections may be possible in some cases, but we may have to mail out lab orders. Therefore, we strongly suggest calling customer service and giving advance notice as soon as you can.

Result turnaround time:

Please remember result times are an ESTIMATE and never a guarantee. Results for an alcohol nail test usually take an ESTIMATED 1 to 7 business days but average 3 to 5 business days.

Specimen:

For the fingernail test for alcohol, you need 100 mg of a clipped fingernail or toenail sample. (Special note: fingernail and toenails cannot be combined), clipping done by specimen donor, collections are observed and signed off by lab technician, a cutting of each 10 fingernails or toenails, 2 to 3 millimeters (2 to 3 MM) in length yields a 100 milligram (100 mg) (if not enough nail sample see alcohol hair test)

Detection time:

the alcohol fingernail test has a detection time of an estimated 3 to 6 months from potential usage when using fingernail clippings, however, when using toenail clippings detection can possibly go back as long as one year

Alcohol Fingernail Test Price:

The price for the fingernail test for alcohol can differ depending upon which test locations are accessible in your area; you must call customer service for a price quote, but our test prices are generally better or the best price in the area. (Please note: All prices encompass any necessary confirmation testing and medical review of any possible pharmaceuticals.)

Methodology:

EIA (homogenous) or Elisa (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) (heterogeneous)  screening technology, GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) confirmation technology of non-negative presumptive positives

Clinical applications:

Finger and toenail alcohol testing offers extended detection times when compared to testing by urine and blood allows for observed collection when the impurity of urine sample is suspected (donor performs their own nail clipping in the presence of lab tech), used to clarify puzzling or conflicting pre-employment, pain management and probation urine test results, court ordered finger and toenail alcohol testing, post rehab testing, difficult or impossible to adulterate.

LIMITATIONS general:

takes roughly 1 to 2 weeks for alcohol abuse to begin showing in nail sample, environmental exposure can show immediately

Possible processing laboratory options:  

United States Drug Testing Laboratory (USDTL)

Fingernail Alcohol Testing FAQ