The short answer
Detects alcohol metabolite EtG in urine — can detect drinking up to 80 hours after consumption, measured from a urine sample. At TestWell it costs $149.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$450
cash pay
Other Labs
$199
+ lab fees
TestWell
$149.99
+ $6 lab fee
The Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) test detects a direct metabolite of alcohol that remains in the body far longer than alcohol itself. While a standard breathalyzer or blood alcohol test only detects current intoxication, EtG can identify alcohol consumption up to 80 hours after drinking. It is commonly used in court-ordered monitoring, substance abuse programs, and professional licensing compliance.
Sample Type
Urine sample
Fasting
Not required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Labcorp
1 biomarker tested
Your Alcohol EtG Test (Urine) results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Avoid alcohol-containing products (mouthwash, hand sanitizer, certain medications) for 48 hours before testing to prevent false positives.
A Alcohol EtG Test (Urine) test costs $149.99 at TestWell — $155.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $450.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $149.99 | $155.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $450.00 | $450.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
Lab test codes: Labcorp test no. 737610. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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TestWell Price
$149.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
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