Conducting a confirmatory test for alcohol.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) The confirmatory test must begin as soon as possible, but no more than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the initial test. (b) To complete the confirmatory test, the collector shall— (1) In the presence of the donor, conduct an air blank on the EBT before beginning the confirmatory test and show the result to the donor; (2) Verify that the reading is 0.00. If the reading is 0.00, the test may proceed. If not, then conduct another air blank; (3) If the reading on the second air blank is 0.00, the test may proceed. If the reading is greater than 0.00, take the EBT out of service and proceed with the test using another EBT. If an EBT is taken out of service for this (4) Open an individually wrapped or sealed mouthpiece in view of the donor and insert it into the device as required by the manufacturer's instructions; (5) Read the unique test number displayed on the EBT, and ensure that the donor reads the same number; (6) Instruct the donor to blow steadily and forcefully into the mouthpiece for at least 6 seconds or until the device indicates that an adequate amount of breath has been obtained; and (7) Show the donor the result displayed on or printed by the EBT, record the result, and document the time at which the confirmatory test result was known. (c) Unless there are problems in administering the breath test that require an additional collection, the collector shall collect only one breath specimen for the confirmatory test. If an additional collection(s) is required b

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 26.101