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Home CDT Blood Test UK | Alcohol Misuse

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Test Description

Confidential finger-prick testing across the UK

Home CDT Blood Test for Alcohol

Assess alcohol use over approximately the previous two to three weeks.

Collect at home and return your sample using prepaid postage.

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Sample

Finger-prick blood

Assessment window

Approximately 2–3 weeks

Laboratory results

Within 5 working days

Kit delivery

Royal Mail Tracked 24

What Is a Home CDT Blood Test?

CDT means carbohydrate-deficient transferrin, a naturally occurring blood protein.

Its level may rise following sustained, heavy alcohol consumption.

The kit lets you collect a small sample privately.

Who Is the Home CDT Test For?

DVLA Preparation

Privately check your CDT level before an official medical.

Personal Monitoring

Review recent alcohol patterns using an objective marker.

Recovery Support

Support informed discussions about reducing or avoiding alcohol.

Convenient Testing

Test privately without travelling to a London clinic.

How Does the Home CDT Test Work?

Order online. Enter the client’s correct details within your cart.
Receive your kit. We dispatch orders during weekday processing hours.
Collect your sample. Follow the enclosed finger-prick instructions carefully.
Complete the form. Include it with your blood sample.
Post the sample. Use the included prepaid return envelope.
Receive your result. We email the doctor-reviewed report securely.

What Does Your Home CDT Kit Include?

Collection Equipment

Lancets, sample container and collection instructions are included.

Laboratory Form

The request form tells the laboratory which test to perform.

Prepaid Return

Return postage is included for sending your sample.

Always include the completed request form. Missing forms invalidate laboratory processing.

What Does a CDT Result Mean?

The laboratory measures CDT as a percentage of total transferrin.

A higher result may indicate sustained, heavy alcohol consumption.

Health factors may influence results and their interpretation.

Your report receives doctor review before secure delivery.

Home CDT or Home PEth: Which Test?

Choose the marker matching your purpose and assessment period.

Test	Typical period	Sample	Common purpose
Home CDT	Approximately 2–3 weeks	Finger-prick blood	Sustained heavy drinking and DVLA preparation
Home PEth	Approximately 3–4 weeks	Finger-prick blood	Alcohol exposure over recent weeks
Clinic CDT	Approximately 2–3 weeks	Venous blood	Verified identity and supervised collection

Assessment periods vary with consumption, health and sample timing.

Delivery, Results and Turnaround

Kits are sent using Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Orders are processed between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Results arrive within five working days after laboratory receipt.

Allow extra time for outbound and return postage.

Why Choose Drug Test London?

UK-Wide Convenience

Collect your finger-prick blood sample privately at home.

Accredited Laboratory

Testing uses UKAS-accredited The Doctors Laboratory.

Doctor-Reviewed Reports

A doctor reviews each report before release.

Confidential Service

We send results securely to the registered email address.

Home CDT Blood Test Questions

What does a home CDT test show?

It measures CDT, a marker linked with sustained heavy drinking.

How far back does CDT assess alcohol use?

CDT commonly reflects approximately the previous two to three weeks.

Is this an instant home test?

No. The laboratory analyses your returned finger-prick sample.

Is this an official DVLA medical test?

No. It privately checks CDT before an official assessment.

Can I use home CDT results for court?

Confirm requirements first. Home collection does not verify donor identity.

When should I order my test?

Order at least two weeks before any important deadline.

Can I attend the London laboratory instead?

Yes. Choose the clinic CDT blood test.

Where can I learn more about CDT?

Read our CDT blood testing guide.

Order Your Home CDT Test Today

Collect privately and return your sample using prepaid postage.

Order Your Home CDT Test

How it works

1. Enter the name and date of birth of the person 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 order.

4. Your test request will then be processed between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and your postal test kit posted by 1st Class Royal Mail.

5. Your home test kit will contain everything you need to do the test including testing equipment, instructions, a Pathology Request Form and a postage-paid envelope to return the sample to the laboratory.

6. Once completed, place your test sample in the postage-paid envelope. Make sure to also include the Pathology Request Form with your sample. This instructs the laboratory which test to do. Failure to include this form will invalidate the test.

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.

Without these details, tests cannot be done.

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

Convenience

Test from the comfort of your own home.

Accurate & Reliable

Tests processed by UKAS accredited The Doctors Laboratory.

Confidentiality Assured

All results are strictly confidential and cannot be shared with any third party without the client's permission.

What our customers say

Testimonials

Right test, Right price.

- John S.

Really simple, thank you. Hopefully won't need again!"

- Samantha G.

Very reassuring. Glad I did it.

- Chris Y.

FAQ

How long will the kit take to reach me?

All home kits are sent by Royal Mail Track 24. They are posted out in the morning and should reach you the next working day.

Are these home tests reliable?

All tests are processed by UKAS accredited The Doctors Laboratory. You can rely on them 100%.

How do I send the sample back to you?

Our home kits contain a postage-paid envelope to send your sample to The Doctors Laboratory for processing.

Instructional video

Home blood testing

Click this video to see how to take a home finger prick test easily.