Blood Alcohol Testing
Alcohol blood tests are used to determine the amount of alcohol in a person's blood. They can be used for legal purposes, to monitor treatment for alcohol use disorder, or to test for alcohol poisoning.
Why are alcohol blood tests performed?
- Legal evidence
- Blood alcohol tests can be used as evidence in legal cases, such as when someone is suspected of driving under the influence.
- Monitoring treatment
- Blood tests can help monitor a person's progress in an alcohol treatment program.
- Testing for alcohol poisoning
- Blood tests can help identify alcohol poisoning in people who are unconscious, appear drunk, or are disoriented.
- Checking for underage drinking
- Blood tests can be used to check for underage drinking.
- Finding the cause of altered mental status
- Blood tests can help identify the cause of confusion, unclear thinking, or coma.
How are alcohol blood tests performed?
- A health care professional uses a needle to take a blood sample from a vein in the arm.
- The test usually takes less than five minutes.
- Patients can return to normal activities immediately after the sample is collected
Blood Alcohol Testing for COC (Chain Of Custody)
Mobile Appointment - $98.00
Site Appointment - $80.00