Citation

Denk W, Missliwetz J, Mortinger H, Vycudilik W. Beitr. Gerichtl. Med. 1992; 50: 301-305.

Vernacular Title

Zur Verlasslichkeit der Alco-Screen-Streifentests bei der Kontrolle der

Affiliation

Institut für gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Wien.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Verlag Franz Deuticke)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1489341

Abstract

We tested the accuracy of Alco-Screen dipsticks in comparison to the values of blood alcohol. The dipstick test is based on the reaction of alcohol-dehydrogenase, developing a green to blue color. Saliva as well as urine and liquor are easy to obtain at autopsies. We did not get any false-negative results. Interpretation of the change of color turned out to be a problem, because the tip appeared often to be inhomogenous. The dipstick could be used at autopsies and for emergency units, if a quick, semiquantitative result is required.

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