Biochemical Tests for the Detection of Alcoholism: Comparison of Plasma Alpha‐Amino‐n‐Butyric Acid with Other Available Tests

Abstract

The measurement of AANB relative to leucine was found to be a useful biochemical test for the detection of chronic alcohol consumption. This test, in combination with GGTP determinations, provided a sensitive means of detection (81% positive) for chronic alcohol consumption with a minimum of false positive determinations (2%).