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is now possible to assess people who have been drinking heavily
or using alcohol regularly (defined by the World Health Organization
as consumption of at least 60 grams of alcohol per day) on
a routine basis for a minimum of two weeks. The Carbohydrate
Deficient Transferrin (CDT) test, looks at a specific biochemical
marker for alcohol consumption.
CDT levels can be detected for 2-4 weeks after excessive
drinking has ceased, providing information about drinking
behavior which is too recent to be detected by the AbuseCheck™
FAEE & EtG Hair Alcohol Test.
- Sample Type: Blood
- Sample Amount: 10 cc
- Detection Period: 2-4 weeks.
- Limitation: Not for individuals with
congenital glycosylation disorders, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis,
or other liver disorders
Science Behind the CDT Blood Alcohol Test
When alcohol is consumed it is absorbed from the stomach
and intestines into the bloodstream and is transported to
the liver where the toxins can be processed and removed. The
liver is the first organ that all the blood from the stomach
and intestines enters before circulating throughout the rest
of the body. So, the highest concentration of alcohol will
be in the blood flowing through the liver making it more prone
to its damaging effects.
The traditional blood alcohol concentration test (BAC) looks
for the direct presence of alcohol in the bloodstream. This
gives the BAC test a very short window of detection for alcohol
abuse (just a few hours). In contrast, the CDT test can indicate
excessive alcohol consumption which occurred days, or even
2-4 weeks prior to the sample collection.
CDT Marker
Transferrin is a protein which carries iron through the bloodstream.
Under normal conditions, transferrin has 4 carbohydrate groups
attached to it. In the presence of excessive alcohol, alternate
versions of transferrin can be found with fewer carbohydrate
groups (therefore called “carbohydrate-deficient transferrin,
CDT). CDT levels become measurable after 2 weeks of excessive
alcohol consumption averaging 50g of ethanol per day. CDT
levels remain elevated for 2-4 weeks after abstaining from
alcohol.
Scientific Methods
A 3 mL sample of serum is required for the test. To obtain
enough serum, approximately 10 cc of whole blood must be drawn.
The blood is then separated at the collection facility and
shipped to the laboratory in a cooler. The CDT blood test
uses a widely accepted method of electrophoresis to separate
the proteins found in the blood. Since all proteins have unique
properties in regards to their size, weight, density, and
electrostatic charge, this technique allows technicians to
identify the specific proteins present in any sample.
The testing laboratory is CAP (College of American Pathologists)
and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certified.
Who is this test for?
• Employers: Drug testing as part
of the pre-employment screening process is becoming more widely
accepted. The liability, productivity and health issues surrounding
drug abuse in the workplace are important concerns for employers.
• Parents of Teenagers: Parents who
want to test their teens to be certain that they are not abusing
drugs.
• Rehab centers: Measure the effectiveness
of your program.
• For Legal Purposes: Prove your client
is fit to have custody of his/her children or for use in post-accident
testing.
Benefits
• The CDT blood test compliments the FAEE hair alcohol
test by providing alcohol consumption history for the most
recent 2-4 weeks, which is not covered by the hair test.
• CDT levels remain elevated for 2-4 weeks after abusive
behavior even if an individual has stopped consuming alcohol
during that period.
Limitations
• Alcohol Consumption: an individual must consume,
on average, 50g of alcohol per day for the duration of at
least 2 weeks in order to have a positive CDT test result.
• This test should not be used by individuals with congenital
glycosylation disorders, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or
other liver disorders.
Process
1. Order your AbuseCheck™ CDT Blood Test at www.abusecheck.com
2. Collection materials will be sent to you (for personal
testing) or directly to the collection location (for legal
testing)
3. Collect the blood sample (either at the collection location,
or at your doctor’s office)
4. Send specimens to laboratory.
5. Results will be sent to you (personal testing) or the designated
party (legal testing: attorney, social worker, collector,
etc) approximately 10 days after the sample is received.
AbuseCheck
Price List
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AbuseCheck EtG Hair Alcohol Test
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Single participant EtG Hair Alcohol Test, collection
materials, laboratory service, and laboratory report. This price includes
specimen collection (usually within 30 miles of your location) and all FedEx
shipping TO: and FROM the lab. -
For Legal Purposes |
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$399.00 |
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AbuseCheck
FAEE Hair Alcohol Test |
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Single participant FAEE Hair Alcohol Test, collection materials, laboratory
service, and laboratory report. This price includes specimen collection
(usually within 30 miles of your location) and all FedEx shipping TO: and
FROM the lab. -
For Legal Purposes |
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$649.00 |
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AbuseCheck
Hair Alcohol Test Combo (FAEE & EtG) |
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Single participant FAEE Hair Alcohol Test, EtG
Hair Alcohol Test, collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory
report. This price includes specimen collection (usually within 30 miles
of your location) and all FedEx shipping TO: and FROM the lab. -
For Legal Purposes |
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$849.00 |
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AbuseCheck Expert Testimonials - Written, Live Video, or In-person
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For expert interpretation of any alcohol or drug test results. For example,
expert testimonials may including interpretation of how a particular result
correlates to a level of alcohol consumed during the period tested for.
Written, live video, or in-person testimonials are available. (View
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AbuseCheck Hair Drug Test (5-Panel) - For Legal Purposes
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Single participant 5-Panel Hair Drug Test, collection materials, laboratory
service, laboratory report. Used for testing 1 segment of hair for Amphetamines,
Methamphetamines (ecstasy), Cannabis (marijuana metabolites), Cocaine (and
benzoylecgonine), and Opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam). Acceptable
lengths for 1 segment of head hair range from the shortest being 1.5 cm
(providing about 1 month of history) to the longest being 3 cm (providing
about 3 months of drug use history). Therefore, testing 4 segments of 3
cm can give you up to a year of drug use history. This price includes specimen
collection (usually within 30 miles of your location) and all FedEx shipping
TO: and FROM the lab. (Also see: Individual
Drug Test Prices) |
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$249.00 |
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AbuseCheck Hair Drug Test (9-Panel) - For Legal Purposes
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Single participant 9-Panel Hair Drug Test, collection materials, laboratory
service, laboratory report. Used for testing 1 segment of hair for Amphetamines,
Methamphetamines (ecstasy), Cannabis (marijuana metabolites), Cocaine (and
benzoylecgonine), Opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam), Crack Cocaine,
Methadone, Ketamin, and Zolpidem. Acceptable
lengths for 1 segment of head hair range from the shortest being 1.5 cm
(providing about 1 month of history) to the longest being 3 cm (providing
about 3 months of drug use history). Therefore, testing 4 segments of 3
cm can give you up to a year of drug use history. This price includes specimen
collection (usually within 30 miles of your location) and all FedEx shipping
TO: and FROM the lab. (Also see: Individual
Drug Test Prices) |
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$399.00 |
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AbuseCheck
Alcohol & Drug Combo I |
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Single participant Hair Alcohol Test (FAEE) and Hair Drug Test (5-Panel),
collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory report. This price
includes specimen collection (usually within 30 miles of your location)
and all FedEx shipping TO: and FROM the lab. |
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$749.00 |
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AbuseCheck
Alcohol & Drug Combo II |
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Single participant Hair Alcohol Test (FAEE & EtG) and Hair Drug Test
(9-Panel), collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory report.
This price includes specimen collection (usually within 30 miles of your
location) and all FedEx shipping TO: and FROM the lab. |
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$1,199.00 |
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Hair Alcohol or Drug Test from Body Hair (Additional Fee)
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Additional fee for hair alcohol or drug testing (either FAEE or EtG) from body hair if head hair is not available. |
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$95.00 |
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AbuseCheck EtG Hair Alcohol Test
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For Personal Purposes- Single participant EtG
Hair Alcohol Test, collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory
report. This price includes FedEx shipping the collection kit to your desired
location. |
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$249.00 |
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AbuseCheck FAEE Hair Alcohol Test |
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For Personal Purposes- Single participant FAEE Hair Alcohol Test, collection
materials, laboratory service, and laboratory report. This
price includes FedEx shipping the collection kit to your desired location.
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$499.00 |
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AbuseCheck Hair Alcohol Test Combo (FAEE & EtG) |
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For Personal Purposes- Single participant FAEE Hair Alcohol Test, EtG
Hair Alcohol Test, collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory
report. This price includes FedEx shipping the collection kit to your desired
location. |
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$699.00 |
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AbuseCheck Hair Drug Test (5-Panel) - For Personal Purposes
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Single participant 5-Panel Hair Drug Test, collection materials, laboratory
service, laboratory report. Used for testing 1 segment of hair for Amphetamines,
Methamphetamines (ecstasy), Cannabis (marijuana metabolites), Cocaine (and
benzoylecgonine), and Opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam). Acceptable
lengths for 1 segment of head hair range from the shortest being 1.5 cm
(providing about 1 month of history) to the longest being 3 cm (providing
about 3 months of drug use history). Therefore, testing 4 segments of 3
cm can give you up to a year of drug use history. This price includes FedEx
shipping the collection kit to your desired location. |
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$129.00 |
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AbuseCheck Hair Drug Test (9-Panel) - For Personal Purposes
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Single participant 9-Panel Hair Drug Test, collection materials, laboratory
service, laboratory report. Used for testing 1 segment of hair for Amphetamines,
Methamphetamines (ecstasy), Cannabis (marijuana metabolites), Cocaine (and
benzoylecgonine), Opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam), Crack Cocaine,
Methadone, Ketamin, and Zolpidem. Acceptable
lengths for 1 segment of head hair range from the shortest being 1.5 cm
(providing about 1 month of history) to the longest being 3 cm (providing
about 3 months of drug use history). Therefore, testing 4 segments of 3
cm can give you up to a year of drug use history. This price includes FedEx
shipping the collection kit to your desired location. |
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$199.00 |
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AbuseCheck Alcohol & Drug Combo-I
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For Personal Purposes- Single participant Hair Alcohol Test (FAEE) and Hair
Drug Test (5-Panel), collection materials, laboratory service, and laboratory
report. This price includes FedEx shipping the collection kit to your desired
location. |
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$599.00 |
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AbuseCheck Alcohol & Drug Combo-II
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For Personal Purposes- Single participant Hair Alcohol Test (FAEE &
EtG) and Hair Drug Test (9-Panel), collection materials, laboratory service,
and laboratory report. This price includes FedEx shipping the collection
kit to your desired location. |
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$849.00 |
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