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    A high blood alcohol level is 0.3% or higher which can cause loss of consciousness or death at 0.5% or higher. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% is considered drunk. Alcohol and its byproducts can be detected in urine for up to three days after drinking and urine tests are about 1.33 times more sensitive than blood tests. Hair tests can detect alcohol use over a longer period of time but hair dyes and treatments may impact accuracy.

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    A high blood alcohol level is 0.3% or higher which can cause loss of consciousness or death at 0.5% or higher. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% is considered drunk. Alcohol and its byproducts can be detected in urine for up to three days after drinking and urine tests are about 1.33 times more sensitive than blood tests. Hair tests can detect alcohol use over a longer period of time but hair dyes and treatments may impact accuracy.

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    A high blood alcohol level is 0.3% or higher which can cause loss of consciousness or death at 0.5% or higher. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% is considered drunk. Alcohol and its byproducts can be detected in urine for up to three days after drinking and urine tests are about 1.33 times more sensitive than blood tests. Hair tests can detect alcohol use over a longer period of time but hair dyes and treatments may impact accuracy.

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    PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    Old Nalsian Road, Nalsian, Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines 2418


    Tel. No. (075)522-8032/Fax No. (075)523-0894/Website: www.philcst.edu.ph ISO 9001:2015
    CERTIFIED, Member: Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU),
    Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI)

    EDMUND D. IGNACIO DATE: 12/19/21 RATING: _____


    BS CRIMINOLOGY 3 BLOCK 4
    INSTRUCTOR: MRS. VIRGINIA LUMAGUE

    ASSIGNMENT FOR MODULE 5 LESSON 2


    FORENSIC3/L

    QUESTION:
    1. What is a high level of alcohol in the blood?

    At a blood alcohol level of 0.3% and higher, complete loss of consciousness


    may occur and a blood alcohol level of 0.5% and higher may even cause death.
    Drinking excessive alcohol in one occasion may cause alcohol poisoning which
    if not treated promptly may be fatal.

    2. What blood alcohol level is drunk?

    Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a commonly used measure of alcohol


    intoxication, also known as drunkenness. It is typically expressed as a
    percentage of alcohol per volume of blood. For example, in the United States
    (US), a BAC of 0.08 (0.08%) would translate to 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100
    mL of blood.

    3. Can alcohol be detected in a urine analysis?

    Alcohol itself in urine has a relatively short detection window — usually less than
    a day. But alcohol byproducts, such as ethyl glucuronide (EtG), can be detected
    in a person’s urine for up to three days after they have consumed their last drink.
    Other lab tests might also test the urine for ethyl sulfate (EtS).

    4. What is the normal level of alcohol in urine?


    On average, the level of alcohol in urine is about 1.33 times the amount of
    alcohol in the blood. So, to convert a urine test result into an equivalent blood
    alcohol level, it's necessary to divide the urine alcohol level by 1.33.

    5. How accurate is urine test for alcohol?

    And since alcohol can sometimes remain detectable in the urine for up to two
    days after it is ingested, it is an accurate indicator of a person’s alcohol
    consumption. But the amount of alcohol present in the urine is typically about
    1.33 times greater than the amount of alcohol found in the bloodstream.

    6. How accurate is blood test for alcohol?

    Blood testing can show heavy alcohol use. However, timing plays a significant
    role in the accuracy of blood alcohol testing. In a typical situation, blood alcohol
    tests are only accurate six to 12 hours after someone consumes their last
    beverage. Blood tests can help identify excessive alcohol use and possible liver
    damage.

    7. Can alcohol be detected in a hair sample?

    If you've consumed alcohol within the detection window, you will see alcohol in
    a hair follicle test. Another drawback to urine drug testing is that it's possible for
    an individual to provide a synthetic urine sample. This can't happen with hair
    testing since a medical professional will be the one who collects the sample.

    8. Does hair dye affect alcohol test?

    Hair alcohol tests cannot distinguish between abstinence and light to moderate
    drinking. But they can identify frequent heavy drinking. It’s important to keep in
    mind several points. Bleaching, dying, perming or frequently shampooing may
    reduce the accuracy of alcohol hair tests.

    9. How do you test your breath for alcohol?

    The preliminary breath test or preliminary alcohol screening test uses small
    hand-held breath analyzers (hand-held breathalyzers). These units are similar
    to evidentiary breathalyzers, but typically are not calibrated frequently enough
    for evidentiary purposes.

    10. What can cause a false positive breath alcohol test?


    Medication – Over-the-counter medicines and prescription drugs may contain
    alcohol. If you have taken medication that has alcohol as an ingredient, it can
    lead to a false positive breath test.
    Health conditions – Acid reflux, gastrointestinal reflux disease, and other
    medication conditions can increase the BAC levels while taking a breath test
    because of the acid in the esophagus or stomach.
    Food – Sometimes what you eat can lead to a false positive. For example, bread
    and other baked goods include yeasts that also create a residential amount of
    alcohol that remains after the baking process. Common types of foods that can
    cause false readings also include Honey Buns, ripe fruits, protein bars, hot
    sauces, sugarless gums, and dishes cooked in alcohol.
    Breath fresheners – While you may use a breath mint or mouthwash to disguise
    any trace of alcohol, breath fresheners can cause you to fail a breath test. While
    mouthwash contains alcohol, mints and gum contain sugar substitutes that can
    lead to a false positive result.

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