Alcohol blood testing may be used to determine if a person has recently consumed alcohol and/or to understand the pattern of a person’s alcohol use. Alcohol in the blood may be measured for a variety of purposes: Workplace testing:Employers may test for alcohol use in new applicants, regul...
Use of Blood or Urine Samples to Determine Alcohol or Drug Use.Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
complement fixation test- a blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibodies to that particular antigen are present; used as a diagnostic test PSA blood test- a blood test that measures levels of a protein...
This chapter also discusses how the number of drinks consumed on one occasion is translated into blood alcohol level (Widmark formula) and how much alcohol can be consumed by individuals who want to drive home safely (blood alcohol <0.08%). 展开 ...
Effect of alcohol intoxication on the diagnosis and apparent severity of brain injury. Because alcohol intoxication is common among brain-injured patients, we performed this study to determine the extent to which alcohol alters the initial as... J Janine,F Daniel,V Katherine,... - 《Neurosurgery...
Test Quick Guide The Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) test is used to determine if you have a possible liver or bile duct disease or to differentiate between liver and bone disease as a cause of elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP). It can also be used to screen for or monitor alcohol ...
During this reaction, the reddish-orange dichromate ion changes color to the green chromium ion when it reacts with the alcohol; the degree of the color change is directly related to the level of alcohol in the expelled air. To determine the amount of alcohol in that air, the reacted mixt...
What are blood alcohol concentration tests used for? BAC tests are often used to determine if it is safe for someone to drive or complete other risky tasks. The medical community uses BAC levels to determine the best course of treatment. ...
A blood test is the analysis of a blood sample from a patient to find naturally-occurring or foreign chemical or cellular components. A blood test can be done to analyze your blood for signs of problems, such as abnormal electrolyte balance, abnormal kidney function, abnormal liver functions, ...
LDL cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein (orbadcholesterol), is linked to heart disease and clogged arteries. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio test Calculating this ratio can help determine an individual’s risk of developing a heart disease. It is worked out by dividing HDL cholester...