Negative for alcohol

What does "Negative for alcohol" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Negative for alcohol" in a medical context means that no alcohol was found in a person's system at the time of testing. This could be determined through various tests such as a breathalyzer, blood test, or urine test. It indicates that the person had not consumed alcohol prior to the test or that their body had already processed any alcohol they had consumed. This term is often used in medical reports or by healthcare professionals to describe test results.

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