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September 11, 2025

Comparison of Breath Alcohol Screening Test Results with Alcohol Concentration in Venous Blood in Drivers During Traffic Inspection.

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SKSibel KulaksizoğluÖZÖkkeş ZortukFSFatih Selvi

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Overview

Retrospective study evaluates alcohol levels in drivers using breath and blood tests, suggesting strong concordance.

Key Points

  • Breath alcohol test results are closely aligned with blood alcohol levels, showing significant correlation.
  • Average breath alcohol test results were 0.64 per mill, while blood alcohol results were 0.40 per mill, with notable statistical significance (p = 0.001).
  • Analysis conducted retrospectively at a tertiary education hospital with 500 participants and a focus on time intervals.
  • Results highlight the reliability of breath alcohol tests for detecting driver impairment, may support enforcement strategies.

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Kulaksizoğlu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2a9cb04ab598fffb89e77https://doi.org/10.7754/clin.lab.2025.250110
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