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Urine Tests Produce Too Many False Positives
in DUI Process
The EtG test is a biomarker test that detects the presence of ethyl glucuronide in urine samples. Usually, it is used to monitor alcohol consumption in individuals who are legally prohibited from drinking alcohol by the justice system or restricted from drinking by their employers. (Source) The EtG urine alcohol test has come under criticism because it is so sensitive that "it can give positive results for merely coming in contact with common household products that contain alcohol, such as aftershave and mouthwash." The Role of Biomarkers in the Treatment of...
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