A blood alcohol test measures the level of Alcohol in your blood. Most people are more familiar with the breathalyzer, a test often used by police officers on people suspected...
1 Answers 5 viewsA blood alcohol test may be used to find out if you: Have been drinking and driving. In the United States, .08 percent blood alcohol level is the legal alcohol limit...
1 Answers 7 viewsYou may need a blood alcohol test if you are suspected of drunk driving and/or have symptoms of intoxication. These include: Difficulty with balance and coordination Slurred speech Slowed reflexes Nausea and vomiting Mood changes Poor...
1 Answers 7 viewsA health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will...
1 Answers 6 viewsThere is very little risk to having a blood test. You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go...
1 Answers 7 viewsBlood alcohol level results may be given in different ways, including percentage of blood alcohol content (BAC). Typical results are below. Sober: 0.0 percent BAC Legally intoxicated: .08 percent BAC Very impaired: .08–0.40...
1 Answers 6 viewsIf your blood sample is taken from your wrist, your health care provider may perform a circulation test called an Allen test before taking the sample. In an Allen test,...
1 Answers 5 viewsYou don't need any special preparations for a CA 19-9 blood test.
1 Answers 17 viewsYou don't need any special preparations for a CA-125 blood test.
1 Answers 7 viewsCertain foods and drugs may affect the results of a guaiac smear method (gFOBT) test. Your health care provider may ask you to avoid the following:Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such...
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