Testing for nucleic acids after drinking alcohol is usually not a problem.
The substance tested for nucleic acids is the nucleic acid of a virus, and looks for the presence of nucleic acids of a foreign invading virus in a patient’s respiratory specimen, blood, or feces. Drinking alcohol has no effect on the detection of viruses. So drinking alcohol to test for nucleic acids will not be a problem. However, it is important to note that it is best not to smoke, drink alcohol, chew gum, etc. 30 minutes before sampling.
After the nucleic acid test, if the test is positive for nucleic acid, it can be determined that the virus is present in the patient’s body. In case of nasopharyngeal swab collection, a small amount of nasal bleeding may occur, if the bleeding is heavy please go to the hospital in time for treatment.
Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions so as not to affect the test results and lead to a wrong diagnosis. Sampling should be carried out under medical supervision and in accordance with medical advice.