Comparison Guide: SpotCheck vs. Traditional Alcohol Testing in Transplant Settings

In transplant programs, alcohol monitoring can be life or death. Even small lapses can affect eligibility or graft survival — so accuracy and trust matter. 

Traditional tests (urine, hair, saliva) each fall short: 

• Urine: Detects only 1–3 days, easily diluted. 

• Saliva: Very short window, influenced by rinses or timing. 

The SpotCheck Advantage 

SpotCheck Plus uses a dried blood spot to detect: 

• PEth, the gold-standard alcohol biomarker (up to 30 days of data) 

• 60+ analytes for medications and substances of abuse 

• Results in 24–36 hours, tamper-proof and easy to collect 

Why It Works for Transplant Teams

• Confirms true abstinence 

• Detects early relapse before damage occurs 

• Patient-friendly, fast, and fully observable 

• Provides defensible evidence for regulatory and ethical compliance 

  
  

SpotCheck helps programs protect organs, patients, and their reputation — with clear, accurate, and compassionate monitoring. Call 800-800-6060 to learn more or request a free kit.