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If there is a wash-out effect when testing EtG with the potential risk of false-negative results, is this test still useful?

April 26, 2017etg potential results risk Test Testing useful wash-out

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If there is a wash-out effect when testing EtG with the potential risk of false-negative results, is this test still useful?

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Yes, the test is still very useful because it does what testing blood cannot do — that is to test for alcohol abuse for periods of one month and longer. In line with the recent consensus of the Society of Hair Testing (June 2009), EtG testing should only be recommended on head hair samples of no longer than 0-3cm or on body hair samples.

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Yes, the test is still very useful because it does what testing blood cannot do — that is to test for alcohol abuse for periods of one month and longer. In line with the recent consensus of the Society of Hair Testing (June 2009), EtG testing should only be recommended on head hair samples of no longer than 0-3cm or on body hair samples. Pubic hair samples are not recommended if testing for EtG alone due to the risk of potential contamination from urine.