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Research indicates that breath tests can vary at least fifteen percent from actual blood alcohol concentration. The alcohol breath test may be higher than their true blood alcohol. These reading can be used in court as evidence.

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Why is there a legal limit for drivers of alcohol in breath?

Alcohol impairs driving abilities. Lawmakers would like to stop inebriated people from driving because in most accidents with injuries, some of the people involved have alcohol in their blood. Breath alcohol tests are simple and fairly reliable.


What kind of alcohol tests are there?

There are various types of alcohol tests, including breathalyzer tests, blood tests, urine tests, and saliva tests. Breathalyzer tests measure the alcohol content in a person's breath, while blood tests measure the alcohol concentration in the blood. Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites that indicate recent alcohol consumption, and saliva tests can also detect recent alcohol use.


In what year did breath tests for alcohol start?

1955


Can you beat a breath test?

No, a breath test can not be beat. The breath tests measures the alcohol content in a persons body.


What are the tests used to determine your blood alcohol level?

Blood alcohol level is determined using blood, breath, urine, or saliva tests. Most law enforcement agencies use the breath testing method to determine blood alcohol level.


Can creatine and vitamine b12 help pass an alcohol test?

No, creatine and vitamin B12 cannot help you pass an alcohol test. Alcohol tests typically measure the presence of ethanol in the bloodstream or breath, and these substances do not affect alcohol metabolism or detection. While creatine might influence some urine tests, it does not alter blood alcohol levels. The only reliable way to pass an alcohol test is to abstain from drinking alcohol.


You can purchase these at Alcohol Analyzers & Breath Tests at their online site.?

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Can ethanol affect A breath test?

Yes, ethanol can affect a breath test by causing a higher reading due to its presence in the breath. Breath tests are designed to measure the amount of alcohol in the breath, which correlates to blood alcohol concentration. Ethanol in the breath can lead to a false positive result on a breath test.


Does any company sell breath testers for home use?

Amazon sells the AlcoHawk Precision Digital Alcohol Breath Tester. It is able to screen for the presence of alcohol quickly, and is considered to be very accurate. You can find home breathalyzer tests online at www.breathalyzer.net. These breath tests are made for personal home use as well as professional.


Can adderall or zanax effect alcohol breath tests?

No; Adderall will not change the way a breathalyzer test is registered. Adderall can cause a person intoxicated to feel less so, but the test will register the amount of alcohol in your breath accurately. You may feel more sober, but you will not be legally and according to the test.


Would breath analyzers measure other alcohols or organic vapors such as methanol or rubbing alcohol?

Breath analyzers are generally calibrated to detect ethanol specifically, which is the main type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. They may not accurately measure other types of alcohol, such as methanol or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). These substances can produce false readings on a breath analyzer and are usually not accounted for in standard tests.


Can drugs be detected on a breathalyzer?

No, breathalyzers test for the presence of alcohol in a person's breath, not drugs. To detect drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, or opioids, different tests like blood, urine, or saliva tests are used.