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Application Note: Blood Alcohol Analysis

From Hamilton Co.
 

 

Blood alcohol analysis is performed using a Gas Chromatograph (GC), equipped for head space sampling. The blood samples are diluted with an internal standard and loaded into
20mL head space vials. The samples are run on the GC and quantitated using a standard curve. The results are validated using a single point injection before and after the unknown sample. Blood alcohol analysis is used by law enforcement to determine if a driver was unlawfully operating a vehicle. The results will be used in a court of law, therefore it is important to minimize systematic and operator errors.

Blood Alcohol Analysis Sample Preparation with the ML500 diluter:
The ML500 is used to create standards and prepare sample dilutions for Blood Alcohol Analysis. The following key features make the ML500 ideal for this application:
* A borosilicate glass and PTFE fluid path to minimize sample carryover
* Stored methods to eliminate the chance for operator error
* A logging feature in the software to record all pump operations
* Small volume accuracy to reduce wasted buffer associated with volumetric glassware

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