Medical science is always evolving so in my opinion its only a matter of time before the DVLA flips from the traditional CDT blood test to the new kid on the block, PEth. It stands for phosphotidylethanol - a real mouthful to say so thankfully someone renamed it. If the DVLA adopts it then it will do more than CDT. For a start it's more accurate and much more sensitive. It will pick moderate drinkers or even the occasional drinker with a 2- 4week window. What's more? You do

Waiting for a DVLA HRO Medical test date is stressful enough. Doctors and the DVLA are busy people and it's hard work trying to get a slot with the doctor the DVLA has asked you to contact. It used to be that the doctor must offer you an appointment within 6 weeks from the date of the letter sent to them. In recent weeks the DVLA has extended this to 10 weeks. This means the doctor can give you a slot up to 2-and-half months from when you get the letter for your medical. Ad

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