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Ethylglucuronide (urine)

Keywords:

Abuse

Addictive substances

Alcohol abuse

Drugs

ETG

ETS

Ethanol

Ethyl alcohol

Liver

Polyneuropathy

Substances of abuse

Status

Hint	Ethylglucuronide is a metabolite of ethanol and therefore a very sensitive and specific marker for alcohol intake. Ethylglucuronide has a longer half-life in urine than ethanol. An elevated Ethylglucuronide value in urine detects alcohol intake for a maximum of 80 hours. Ethylglucuronide values can be altered by bacterial influence.
Min. volume	500 µL
Stability	Stability 1 week / 2-8°C 6 months / -20°C
Duration	2 – 8 days
Method	Liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry (LCMS)