Performance evaluation : balloon-type breath alcohol selftester for personal use.

Author(s)
Anderson, T.E.
Year
Abstract

The accuracy of the only breath alcohol balloon-type self-test device being marketed for personal use (Luckey Laboratories DM-2) was assessed in the laboratory. Data regarding this self-test device's ability to accurately classify an individual as having 0.10% (or higher) Breath Alcohol Concentration level are reported. This level was selected because it is the legal per se limit for operating a motor vehicle in many states. The results indicate that, at optimal environmental test temperatures (around 75F), a large proportion of individuals with BACs at or above this level would be inaccurately classified as below 0.10%.

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B 24100 fo /83.4/
Source

Washington, D.C., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 1984, 9 p., tab.; DOT HS 806 538 / NTIS PB85-131605.

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