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Q: What Is The Difference Between ETG & ETOH Testing?

ETG is a highly sensitive test used to detect recent alcohol consumption. It is highly specific to ethanol ingestion (the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages) and provides a reliable indication of recent drinking activity.Ethanol (ETOH) directly detects the presence of ethanol in the urine. It is less specific than the ETG test, limiting alcohol detection to the last few hours.

DOTDOC offers both breath and urine alcohol testing

Who Needs Alcohol Testing?

Individuals under court order, probation or parole.

We find that alcohol testing is usually done either due to court-order and/or probation.

Alcohol testing in the context of probation involves monitoring individuals who are on probation or parole to ensure compliance with court-ordered restrictions, including abstinence from alcohol. This type of testing is usually urine-based and looks at the presence of EtG or ETOH.

Safety-sensitive employees under DOT regulation

Employees in certain safety-sensitive positions, such as truck drivers, bus drivers, pilots, and other transportation-related roles, who fall under the regulations of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Individuals involved in post-accident testing.

Employees who are involved in workplace accidents or incidents where there is a suspicion that alcohol may have contributed to the event.

Testing is done via breath alcohol content using an evidentiary breathalyzer device.

Employees in random drug and alcohol programs.

Alcohol testing in the context of safety-sensitive employees is usually performed randomly as part of a drug and alcohol program, post-accident, or due to reasonable suspicion/cause.

Testing is done via breath alcohol content using an evidentiary breathalyzer device.

Available Test and Pricing

Urine alcohol tests: ETG and ETOH

Urine alcohol tests are lab-based tests used to detect the presence of alcohol or its metabolites in a person's system.

$99 -$130

Depending on the type of test chosen.

Breath alcohol testing: DOT and non-DOT

Breath alcohol tests measure the concentration of alcohol in an individual's breath at the time of the test.

$40

Screening testing.

$65

Confirmation testing.

We Help You Navigate Alcohol Testing Requirements for Different Circumstances

Why Choose DOTDOC For Your Alcohol Testing Needs?

Certified

All our collectors are certified and credentialed under Federal DOT CFR 49 Part 40 standards making DOTDOC as your trusted collection partner.

Clean & convenient

Our facility is clean and comfortable with convenient onsite parking. Same-day appointments AND walk-ins available!

Efficient

Streamline compliance by using ONE location for all your DOT testing needs- physicals, drug and alcohol testing.

Options

We are capable of performing specialty testing such as after-hours, post-accident and even on-site.

Service

Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable, just take a look at our reviews (below)

Client's feedback

Awesome Service

Awesome service, was able to schedule an appointment over the phone that fit into my schedule perfectly, was given an answer to every question I had, highly recommend stopping by here if you’re in of a DOT physical”

Pleasant and Smooth

“Had a pleasant and smooth appointment here. Had to come out here on short notice for my day off work. Had an appointment 2 hrs from when I originally called. Thanks 👍”

Extremely nice

“Dr. Jenn was extremely nice and went above and beyond to help me figure out everything I needed for my drug and physical exams. I was a walk-in and was attended to right away. The whole testing process was fast and easy. The office was clean and very well organized. Overall, it was a very good experience.”

Alcohol Testing Services

DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Breath Alcohol Testing (or BAT) is a crucial component of the DOT's drug and alcohol testing program, which is mandated for safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, and pipelines.
DOT breath alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with strict regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.
Our staff are trained and certified breath alcohol technicians and we use the Drager 6820, an NHTSA-approved EBT device.
According to DOT regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 40, alcohol and drug testing must be performed as part of post-accident testing for certain incidents.
Alcohol testing should be done within 8 hours of the accident.

non-DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Explore alcohol testing options even if your company is not DOT-regulated.
Safeguard your company and employees from false accusations and liability.
Avoid inaccurate readings that can occur with breathalyzer tests due to uncalibrated equipment or inadequate technician training.
Reach out to DOTDOC for assistance, where our trained and certified staff can help.
Benefit from our properly serviced and calibrated evidentiary equipment.

Urine Alcohol Testing

Urine alcohol tests are used to detect the presence of alcohol or its metabolites in a person’s system. There are 2 main types offered: ETG and ETOH.

Standalone ETG (80 Hour Alcohol)

This test can typically detect alcohol in urine for up to 80 hours after consumption.

5 or 10 Panel Urine Drug Test with ETG

We offer both 5-panel and 10-panel drug tests, each with an 80-hour lookback for alcohol consumption.

5, 7, or 10 Panel Urine Drug Test with ETOH

We offer two drug testing options: a standard 5-panel test detecting recent alcohol consumption (within the last 12-48 hours) and an expanded test including detection of two additional substances along with recent alcohol consumption (window: 12-48 hours).

FAQ / Things to Know

What Is The Difference Between ETG & ETOH Testing?

ETG is a highly sensitive test used to detect recent alcohol consumption. It is highly specific to ethanol ingestion (the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages) and provides a reliable indication of recent drinking activity.
Ethanol (ETOH) directly detects the presence of ethanol in the urine. It is less specific than the ETG test, limiting alcohol detection to the last few hours.

How Does A Breath Alcohol Test Work?

We use the Dräger Alcotest 6820 breathalyzer, a device used to measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) of an individual. It works by analyzing a person’s breath sample to determine the amount of alcohol present.
The individual blows into a mouthpiece, which directs the breath sample into the device’s sensor. The sensor then uses infrared spectroscopy to measure the amount of alcohol in the breath sample. The device then calculates the individual’s BAC based on the breath alcohol concentration and displays the result on the device’s screen.

How Long Does It Take To Get Results?

Negative urine lab-based results usually take 1-2 business days from the time the lab receives the sample.
Positive urine lab-based results can take as long as 5-7 days to be reported.
Breath alcohol screening results are available almost instantly.
Breath alcohol confirmation results (after a positive screen) are available almost instantly after a 15 minute wait period.