Chronic Alcohol Use Home Test Kit
Check liver function and heavy or chronic alcohol use
Chronic Alcohol Use Home Test Kit
Check liver function and heavy or chronic alcohol use
£209.00
Includes FREE delivery!
It is easy to underestimate how much you are drinking when it is spread across the week, or happens in occasional binges. If you are cutting down, trying abstinence, or need a more objective picture than guesswork, this test gives you something you can track.
The Chronic Alcohol Use test measures Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), a group of molecules that form in the blood when alcohol is consumed. PEth reflects alcohol exposure and can help indicate sustained heavy drinking, as well as monitor changes over time when you reduce or stop.
Your result can support a clear conversation about what to do next, including whether additional checks such as liver function tests are appropriate, or provide reassurance if PEth is low or within the expected range. If you want a straightforward, evidence-based view of recent alcohol exposure, this test is a practical place to start.
How would you like to take your test?
How would you like to take your test?
What the Chronic Alcohol Use test is for
The PEth test is a highly sensitive biomarker for measuring sustained heavy alcohol consumption. Drinking heavily or intermittent binge drinking leads to an increase in PEth levels. Levels rise soon after alcohol ingestion and can be present for several days giving an indication of chronic alcohol excess.
You can also use this test to assess the effect of abstinence so that you can be reassured that your body is acknolwedging the reduction of alcohol consumption.
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What's included in your test?
Your test kit will contain the following sample types which the laboratory will use to test your sample:
The following sample guidance is required for this test, please follow carefully:
- One easy self-collection sample
- Your sample should be collected in the morning in a fasted state: i.e. without eating or drinking anything except water for 8 - 12 hours beforehand.
Get tested fast with a home test kit, using a finger-prick blood sample. Collect easily with no needles, with free priority postage to an accredited laboratory.
You can also opt for a clinic visit, for professional sample collection by experienced staff, in a comfortable & caring environment.
This Chronic Alcohol Use test measures the following biomarkers to check liver function and heavy or chronic alcohol use.
Liver Function
Specialist Tests
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Learn how the self collection process works, what's in the kit, and your options for clinic and home nurses visits.
How this works ›Why take the Chronic Alcohol Use test?
Best suited if you drink alcohol regularly or have episodes of binge drinking and want an objective view of whether your recent intake has been consistently higher than recommended.
Also suited if you are cutting down or abstaining and want evidence that alcohol has not been consumed recently, so you can track change over time with more certainty than self-report.
- Drink alcohol regularly or are a binge drinker
- Want to show that alcohol has not been consumed recently
Order your Chronic Alcohol Use test and get the insights you need to feel your best.
Expert Analysis In An Accredited Laboratory
Once your sample reaches the UKAS-accredited lab, the magic begins. But this isn't simple science – we insist on state-of-the-art automated technology to ensure your results are processed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
- UKCA marked test kits for full regulatory compliance.
- IVDD certified diagnostics for total quality reassurance.
- Medically led UKAS accredited laboratory testing for accurate results.
Dr. Kate Bishop
Chief Scientific Officer
"All testing is conducted by healthcare professionals in a medically-led laboratory. Accredited lab testing is the best way to be confident that your test results are accurate. Get tested now for complete reassurance."
Delivery and results
The Chronic Alcohol Use test offers a Finger-prick blood home test kit, clinic visit or home nurse visit for sample collection. Kits are posted to your home free of charge.
Easily sampling from home or at a clinic offers you the most convenient and stress-free way to get tested. Your test also includes free 24 hour tracked sample return to the laboratory.
1. Order Your Test
2. Post Your Samples
3. Get Your Results
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme mainly found in your liver. ALT is used by your body to break down food into energy, with levels in the blood normally low.
Following liver damage, the levels of ALT in your blood will rise making it a useful means to indicate liver problems.
Fluctuation of ALT levels is normal over the course of the day, and can also increase in response to strenuous physical exercise.
| Test | Result | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanine Aminotransferase | 50IU/L | 10 - 50 | Borderline High |
50 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme mainly found in your liver. ALT is used by your body to break down food into energy, with levels in the blood normally low. Following liver damage, the levels of ALT in your blood will rise mak | |||
| Albumin | 48g/L | 34 - 50 | Normal |
| Bilirubin | 6umol/L | 0 - 20 | Normal |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 71IU/L | 40 - 129 | Normal |
| Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase | 35IU/L | 10 - 71 | Normal |
| Globulins | 27g/L | 19 - 35 | Normal |
| Total Protein | 75g/L | 63 - 83 | Normal |
| Total Protein | 73g/L | 60 - 80 | Normal |
Traffic Light System Instantly see which health markers are in a healthy range (green), borderline (yellow), or need attention (red).
Detailed Explanations Each marker includes an overview of its role in your body, what it means to have high or low levels, and actionable tips to improve.
Tracked Changes See how your health markers have changed over time, track your progress, and optimise your health.
Expert Guidance We don't just hand over data – we empower you with insights to make informed decisions about your health.
What happens after your results?
We Explain your lab report by adding clarity and context, helping you understand your results.
Advanced AI summarises key findings, highlights patterns across markers, and explains what results like these are commonly associated with.
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Using your test results, metrics and symptoms, you can gain further insights to achieve your health goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Home test kits contain full instructions and everything you need to safely collect and return your sample. Please see the following details relating to this test below:
- One easy self-collection sample
- Your sample should be collected in the morning in a fasted state: i.e. without eating or drinking anything except water for 8 - 12 hours beforehand.
We also have a guide on how to collect a high quality sample which you may find useful.
The Vitall test is available online for just £209.00. Your home test kit will be dispatched by free first class post for delivery to your door.
When you checkout to buy your Chronic Alcohol Use test online we also offer additional options, including:
- Visit the Patient Reception in central London for just £35. Your Chronic Alcohol Use test sample can be collected by a qualified nurse for immediate analysis.
- Have a nurse visit you to collect the sample for your Chronic Alcohol Use test, this is nationwide for just £79.
Whichever option you choose at checkout, buying the best Chronic Alcohol Use test online in the UK with Vitall ensures high quality results from an accredited laboratory.
Take control of your health today with one of Vitall’s home blood tests.
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Dr. Shahzaib Ahmad MBBS, BSc, MRCP, FRCA, FFICM
Clinical Advisor|GMC 7495062|Personal Profile
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