didnt drrink much before medical dr said he thought i was a bit shakey but i do suffer with bad nerves told him that dont do drugs or anything
Your question is important to these forums. However an accurate reply can not be made with just the little info you have provided. Try spending a bit of time reading other similar threads. Or tell us much more about how you answered the questionnaire and what your drinking habits were in the month leading up to your medical.
I have just been for my medical and confirmed it is now a CDT test. I had a liver function test at my doctors and my GGT was 35 and normal, but the CDT test has a shelf life 7/14 day and there is loads of conflicting information on the internet. I did not drink a drink for 2 wks before my test but was then told the kit had not arrived, I had a drink for a couple of days due to two funerals and detoxed for another week. I have spoken to my doctor at length and he confirmed there is nothing at all wrong with me and I am worried as it says that a womans reading can be different to men.... I like a drink but this medical and the worry has made me ill!! can anyone tell me what they are testing for ??
lucky13, i fully understand all the anxiety you are going through because I am going through the same and have done on lots of occasions regarding DVLA. Basically they are testing to see if you are alcohol dependant or you misuse alcohol and drink to oblivion most days of the week. If your GGT was 35 and you have not been drinking 2 bottles of wine a night or 3/4 of a bottle of vodka each day leading up to your medical then you will be fine. My GGT was 75 back in April and I was well pleased with that. It was 250 the April before and was still no concern with my GP.
Try not to worry too much and I bet your licence will turn up in the post in under 3 weeks. Please let us know if it does.
Hd the result my CDT was <0.5 fantastic result proves I'm not an alcoholic for that reading it means I'm tea total (which I'm not), still waiting for my License and they are taking forever to scan the medical onto the system!
I've paid my dues most painful mistake of my life ! I feel sorry for anyone going through this! Everyone needs to read up on CDT testing as it is NO LONGER a liver function test would hate for people not to get their license back as no one informs you of anything! Good Luck !