Why get tested?
To determine if a person has consumed ethanol and to measure the amount of ethanol present

When to get tested?
When a patient has symptoms that suggest ethanol toxicity or when a person is suspected of violating drinking-related laws or as part of a drug testing panel

Sample required?
Ethanol may be determined from a blood sample, a urine sample, a saliva sample or a breath sample. Blood, urine, and saliva samples must be sent to a laboratory for analysis. A breath sample is analysed immediately on site using a Breathalyser