Evaluation of Clinical Utility and Sample Types for Emerging Specific and Direct Alcohol Biomarkers for the Detection of Alcohol Use History among Prospective Blood Donors: A Theoretical Review
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ushie Godwin Abua, Edung Emem Samuel, Ogochukwu Chinwoke Etoniru, Chukuamaka Iweze Ifukor, Chiamaka Vianney Ndimele, Edung Catherine, Worship Tega Ewhrudjakpor, Akpojovwo Esther Ufuomanefe, Chinedum Sam Iheukwumere, Aishatu Omoragbon, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Felix Nsofor, Ibuje Taghogho Emuobo, Amahan Anne, Kelechi Chukwuemeka Nwaozuzu, Ekwueme Michael Chibueze, Kunna Ugaliegbulam, Chuba Ifedigbo, Edeani Bobby David, Ewa Anthony Obi, Etukemo Ubong Amos, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Ngha James Ngah, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akpojivi Bridget Ejiroghene, Joel Danladi Bala & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2026
The detection of alcohol use history amongst potential blood donors is crucial to ensure the safety of the blood supply. Traditional laboratory-based testing methods have shown to have some limitations namely lengthy turnaround times and high costs. Emerging direct and specific a...