by AlphaBiolabs | Jun 24, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
When it comes to legal matters, alcohol testing is relied upon to help make decisions in cases that can have far-reaching effects. Understanding the level and pattern of alcohol misuse can help assess the risk, whether to an individual, an employee, their workplace or... 
by AlphaBiolabs | Jun 4, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Blood alcohol tests are used to measure the level of alcohol in an individual’s blood. When alcohol is consumed, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and about 90% of it is broken down in the liver. The rest is passed out of the body in urine and exhaled breath. On... 
by AlphaBiolabs | May 7, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Alcohol testing in the workplace requires a method that is quick, accurate and that provides immediate results. Employees may be under the influence of alcohol from late night/early morning drinking activity. They may be alcohol-dependent and have had a drink before... 
by AlphaBiolabs | Apr 29, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) is the most accurate blood test to determine alcohol abuse. This is because PEth is a direct marker of alcohol, which means that it can only be detected when alcohol has been consumed. Its high specificity (48–89%) and sensitivity of 88–100%... 
by AlphaBiolabs | Apr 15, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
If parental alcohol misuse is a concern and a child may be unsafe in its own home, care proceedings will be initiated. In cases such as these, alcohol testing is relied upon to help decision making. Understanding the pattern and extent of alcohol misuse can help... 
by AlphaBiolabs | Mar 19, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
An MCV test is one of the three tests that AlphaBiolabs uses to measure alcohol levels in blood. A liver function test (LFT) and carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) analysis are the other two. The acronym MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume and refers to the...