DUI Blood Alcohol Test in Illinois – How Accurate Are They?

August 25, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Reader’s Question:

I know that there are certain ways to measure alcohol in the system during a DUI investigation in Wheaton, Illinois. What is the most accurate scientific method for alcohol testing?

Jaden

Wheaton, IL

Even if consumed in small amounts, alcohol could have a noticeable effect on the body. When taken in large amounts, alcohol could act as a sedative and depresses the central nervous system. Blood alcohol test is commonly used to find out whether a person is legally drunk or intoxicated. Blood alcohol test checks the amount of alcohol in the blood if a person is suspected to be driving under the influence. In a DUI investigation inĀ  Illinois, consent may be required, but refusing to take the test could have legal consequences.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the standard for measuring the degree to which an individual is impaired by alcohol. Studies show that there is a direct correlation between the BAC and the degree to which reactions and judgments are impaired. Gas Chromatography is the method used for blood alcohol testing and is considered the most accurate forensic quality test in the industry today. But drawing of blood is an invasive and expensive procedure.