If you drink alcohol will still pass a urine test?

Drinking alcohol will affect the results of a urine test. Alcohol is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine, so the presence of alcohol or its metabolites in the urine can indicate recent alcohol consumption.

The length of time alcohol can be detected in the urine depends on several factors, such as the amount of alcohol consumed, the frequency of consumption, and the individual's metabolism. Generally, small amounts of alcohol may be detectable in the urine for up to a few hours after consumption, while heavier drinking can result in detectable levels for up to several days.

During alcohol metabolism, two of the major detectable molecules include ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulphate (EtS). EtG can be specifically tested and is widely used for its window of detection between 40-80 hours when other indicators of excessive drinking may no longer be detected.

Therefore, consuming alcohol before a urine test may affect the results and potentially lead to a positive indication of alcohol use.