Citation

Winek CL, Esposito FM. Leg. Med. 1987; 97-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Butterworth Legal Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3504983

Abstract

Blood and breath are the specimens of choice for determining alcohol levels. A random urine specimen may not reflect a blood level because of the influences due to the stage of absorption, the quantity of urine in the bladder, and the frequency of urination. A urine sample may accurately reflect a blood level only 30 minutes after the bladder is completely emptied. Individual states that permit urinalysis for alcohol must provide procedures for sample collection and statutory limit levels.

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