Home PEth Blood Test for Alcohol | Long-Term Use

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Test Description

Confidential finger-prick testing across the UK

Home PEth Blood Test for Alcohol

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

Collect at home and return your sample using prepaid postage.

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Sample

Finger-prick blood

Assessment window

Approximately 3–4 weeks

Laboratory results

Within 5–7 working days

Kit delivery

Royal Mail Tracked 24

What Is a Home PEth Blood Test?

PEth means phosphatidylethanol, a direct alcohol biomarker found in blood.

The body forms PEth when alcohol is present.

The kit lets you collect a small sample privately.

Who Is the Home PEth Test For?

Personal Monitoring

Review recent drinking patterns using a direct alcohol marker.

Professional Requirements

Check alcohol exposure when informal monitoring is acceptable.

Recovery Support

Support informed discussions about reducing or avoiding alcohol.

Convenient Testing

Test privately without travelling to a London clinic.

How Does the Home PEth Test Work?

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

What Does Your Home PEth 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 PEth Result Mean?

The laboratory measures phosphatidylethanol within your blood sample.

Detected PEth provides evidence that alcohol entered the body.

Higher concentrations generally reflect greater alcohol exposure.

PEth cannot calculate your exact number of consumed units.

Your report receives doctor review before secure delivery.

Home PEth or Home CDT: Which Test?

Choose the marker matching your purpose and assessment period.

Test Typical period Sample Common purpose
Home PEth Approximately 3–4 weeks Finger-prick blood Alcohol exposure over recent weeks
Home CDT Approximately 2–3 weeks Finger-prick blood Sustained heavy drinking and DVLA preparation
Clinic PEth Approximately 3–4 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 to seven 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 PEth Blood Test Questions

What does a home PEth test show?

It measures a direct biomarker formed when alcohol enters the body.

How far back does PEth assess alcohol use?

PEth commonly reflects approximately the previous three to four weeks.

Is this an instant home test?

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

Can PEth calculate exactly how much I drank?

No. Results cannot calculate exact drinks or consumed alcohol units.

Can I use home PEth 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 PEth blood test.

Where can I learn more about PEth?

Read our PEth alcohol testing guide.

Order Your Home PEth Test Today

Collect privately and return your sample using prepaid postage.

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How it works

postal-test-process

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

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

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