Alcohol Blood Test

Price
£70

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Please enter the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test:

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The alcohol blood test can detect the presence of alcohol for a number of hours following drinking.

Proof of ID:

You should bring with you a valid photo ID such as a passport or driving license. No copies or mobile images are accepted. 

Results:

Results take 1 working day * and will be emailed to you. They include a doctor's explanation of the results. Please note that we do not give out results by telephone as this information is confidential and there is no way of identifying a caller.

 > Which alcohol test should you do?

 

* Indicative timings only. Actual result may be earlier or slightly later.

 

 liver-function-blood-test  Often combined with a liver function blood test to check for any damage to the liver from excessive alcohol consumption.

How long it takes for alcohol to be broken down

  On average, it takes about one hour for your body to break down one unit of alcohol. Please note that the length of time alcohol stays in your body depends on a number of factors including:

  • your weight
  • whether you're male or female
  • your age
  • how quickly or slowly your body turns food into energy (your metabolism)
  • how much food you have eaten
  • the type and strength of the alcohol
  • whether you're taking medication and, if so, what type

It can also take longer if your liver isn't working normally.

Read more about drinking and alcohol.

How much is one unit?

One unit is equivalent to 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol. There are roughly:

  • 2.1 units in a standard glass (175ml) of average-strength wine (12%)
  • 3 units in a large glass (250ml) of average-strength wine (12%)
  • 2 units in a pint of low-strength lager, beer or cider (3.6%)
  • 3 units in a pint of higher-strength lager, beer or cider (5.2%)
  • 1 unit in a single measure of spirits (25ml)

Adding up your units

If you drink a large (250ml) glass of wine, your body takes about three hours to break down the alcohol.

If you drink one pint of beer, your body takes about two hours to break it down. One pint of strong lager is equivalent to three units, so this will take longer.

However, this time can vary, depending on the factors mentioned above.

If you have a few drinks during a night out, it can take many hours for the alcohol to leave your body. The alcohol could still be in your blood the next day.

If you wish to detect alcohol misuse then you should consider one of the more advanced tests:

How it works

1. Please enter the name(s) and date of birth(s) of the person(s) taking the test at the top of the page. These details are essential to uniquely identify your sample by the laboratory and you will be unable to proceed further without them. 

2. Pay online by credit or debit card.

3. Initially, you will receive an automatic reply to confirm that we have received your instructions.

4. Your test request will then be processed between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Once processed, you will receive a text message and email to confirm that you can now attend Patient Reception to have the test. Please wait for this confirmation before making your way to Patient Reception, otherwise they will be unaware that you will be attending.

5. You can attend Patient Reception at any time during opening hours of 7am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and 7am-1pm on Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. The only exception is for Chain of Custody tests as these need an appointment.

7. Make sure to bring an original photo ID such as a passport or driving license. A copy or phone image is not acceptable.

8. Results will be sent by email as soon as they are available.

Date of Birth Requirement

All laboratories need information regarding the client to identify their individual sample.

Tests cannot be done without these details.

The minimum requirement is the full name and date of birth.

You can enter these details securely above. Personal details are subject to GDPR according to our Privacy Policy. Alternatively, you can email these to us at: enquiry@drugtest.london

Photo ID Requirement

All laboratory tests need a photo ID to be shown at Patient Reception at the time of the test.

This is to ensure that it is the client who is taking the test.

Drug and alcohol test results often need to be shown to courts or other agencies and must be valid.

Only a valid passport or driving license is accepted.

Originals must be shown. No copies or images on a phone.

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Patient Reception:

The Doctors Laboratory

76 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 9RT

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday:7.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday: 7.00am - 1.00pm

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