Peth

[Londonbridge1104]

I have a question about the peth test. I was reading up on this "peth" test, and I'm curious as to how this will determine if I'm an "alcoholic" as oppose to being a "social drinker". Being as tho I do drink occasionally, I'd assume the test results would be positive, correct? So what would be the cut off for the results? Im a bit confused about this particular test.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Hi and welcome to AN, the largest peer to peer nursing community. While we can't provide medical advice, here is a link to the peth test:

PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOL (PEth) CONCENTRATIONS IN BLOOD ARE CORRELATED TO REPORTED ALCOHOL INTAKE IN ALCOHOL-DEPENDENT PATIENTS | Alcohol and Alcoholism