Medichecks Drug & alcohol testing

Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Blood Test

PEth is a direct biomarker of alcohol intake, providing a reliable measure of alcohol use over the past two to four weeks.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
8 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Phosphatidylethanol

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
8 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Alcohol consumption

  • Phosphatidylethanol

About this test

PEth is a direct biomarker of alcohol intake, providing a reliable measure of alcohol use over the past two to four weeks. Unlike other tests like CDT, which are influenced by liver disease or genetic factors, PEth is only produced when alcohol is consumed. This makes it ideal for detecting even moderate alcohol intake and is widely used for medical, legal, and workplace alcohol monitoring.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 44th percentile of toxicology tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 8 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 5.3/10

    £199.00 against a median of £160.00 for the 8 similarly sized toxicology tests we track (+24%).

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