What type of drug test does Frederick, MD or just Maryland pretrial/probation use for alcohol detection?
Question by lilmissab: What type of drug test does Frederick, MD or just Maryland pretrial/probation use for alcohol detection?
Hey guys,
I know that some places test for alcohol using the EtG that can detect for 80hrs.. others use a 5-panel that doesnt include alcohol, or they simply use a breathalyzer. Does anyone know what Maryland, specifically Frederick, uses to screen for alcohol? I had a UA about 2 weeks ago, and one of the officers asked the other if I had to have a breathalyzer – they said no.. it makes me curious as to whether they send it to the lab for complete analysis, use the 5-panel (which doesnt include alcohol), or if they do one test for drugs (the UA) and the breathalyzer for alcohol. Anyone have any experience/ideas? I welcome all information, but will report those who talk in a demeaning tone. I’m not here for a lecture.
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by glistam3
They’re supposed to send samples out to the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory, which is run by a state contractor (Pharmatech Inc.). What test they administer depends on the nature of the sentence. Usually with underage alcohol or DUI (or similar) they screen for alcohol specifically using the EtG. Makes sense, don’t you think? If their was suspicion of other drug use, possibly the panel too. If the sentence was related to other drugs and not alcohol, just the 5-panel.
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