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False breathalyzer results are caused by any of a number of things. (“Breathalyzer” has become generic for any alcohol breath testing device. But it’s actually a brand name.) However, a major cause of false breathalyzer results is acetone in the breath. I. Acetone Acetone in the breath is one cause of false blood alcohol concentration …
Alcohol tests of the breath estimate blood alcohol concentration or BAC. Only blood tests can actually measure it. Other tests can also estimate drinking. They include hair, saliva and sweat tests. Discover the strengths and weaknesses of these different alcohol tests. I. Hair Alcohol Tests Hair alcohol tests can’t distinguish between not drinking and moderate drinking. …
Companies and many others use urine alcohol tests. How long after the drinking can urine alcohol tests detect it? It depends. I. Two Urine Alcohol Tests There are two kinds of urine alcohol tests. A. Alcohol in Urine The first identifies alcohol in urine. After a person drinks alcohol, some breaks down in the body. …