Biological tests are NOT frequently used in clinical practice to screen for persons at risk for alcohol abuse because:
a. of cost and lack of provider awareness
b. the tests show late-phase alcohol use only
c. the tests have a high rate of false-positive
d. biological screening tests do not exist
A
Biological tests are not frequently used in clinical practice to screen for persons at risk for alcohol abuse because of cost and lack of providers' awareness. Many laboratory tests are expensive and would require additional cost to the health care facility, particularly for clients who do not have adequate insurance. In addition, health care providers may be unaware of newer tests and provide care based on traditional approaches. Although screening can be effective in identifying persons at risk for alcohol abuse, it is frequently not performed in acute clinical practice, especially for women clients. Effective screening can be performed using biological tests such as the carbohydrate-deficient transferrin and the early detection of alcohol consumption tests.
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