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Breathalyzer Selection Guide
Selecting a breathalyzer can be a challanging when you first start out. There are many models and each is designed for a variety of applications. Some quick and easy things to look for are (1) if the unit has been cleared by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for professional screening and (2) if it has obtained FDA 510k clearance for personal or over the counter testing. As you see below, we have broken down some of the most common applications breathalyzers are used for. If you have a question do not hesistate to give us a call.
To begin please choose a category that most closely matches your intended use fo the device:
Breath alcohol testers are useful for testing workplace employees and contractors. Results obtained with a breath alcohol screening device can be useful in determining the presence of alcohol in your employees' breath, but it can not be used in a court of law. However, the results obtained from evidential breath alcohol testers can be used in judicial matters.
What best describes your needs?
We recommend the following products for screening employees and contractors:
We recommend that you visit Midwest Alcohol Testing Specialists for more information on evidential testing, training, and supplies.
Personal breath alcohol testers can be used for screening yourself at social gatherings and bars. Other uses include serious screening of your family and friends. The device may also be used for zero-tolerance screening of teens. The AlcoHAWK line of personal breath alcohol testers offers a wide range of testers from the AlcoHAWK One Test disposable single-use unit to the most advanced fuel-cell sensor AlcoHAWK PT Series. The AlcoHAWK line of breath alcohol testers is sure to have something that meets your needs. We never recommend driving with any amount of alcohol in your system.
What best describes your needs?
A disposable breath alcohol test, like the AlcoHAWK One Test, is a more affordable option for those planning to perform just a few tests every month. The cost savings of the AlcoHAWK One Test allow individuals to purchase more than one unit to keep in your vehicle, purse, briefcase, or pocket. You could even share a package with friends and loved ones!
If you test frequently check out the AlcoHAWK Slim. It has clearance from both the FDA and DOT and is available for around $50. It has the same technology and accuracy rating of units being sold for over $100. Why pay for advanced data storage, replaceable module system or any other "upsold" bells and whistles designed for clinics? The AlcoHAWK Slim is an affordable, accurate breath alcohol screener that is widely available at Walgreens, CVS and other retail outlets.
We recommend the following products for personal screening:
Models for serious screening contain technology to ensure that the subject provides a breath sample. The models below contain technology to let you know whether the user is blowing through the unit during testing or not. The PT500 model contains an advanced pressure sensor to ensure the subject is not only blowing through the unit but also blowing with enough force to provide a deep lung air sample. All the units below have been cleared by the DOT for no-tolerance screening.
We recommend the following products for serious screening:
Breath alcohol screeners may be used by law enforcement and corrections personnel for screening subjects. All AlcoHAWK units meet the standards set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as breath alcohol screening devices. The PT500 contains a fuel-cell sensor for fast recovery times, a pressure sensor for sample integrity, and extreme specificity to alcohol which reduces the chance of a false positive reading.
We recommend the following product:
Breath alcohol screeners are useful for testing subjects in clinical and substance abuse environments. The PT500 contains a fuel-cell sensor that improves accuracy and reduces false positives in subjects with conditions such as diabetes. This dependable technology is vital for screening in a clinical environment.
We recommend the following products:
Breath alcohol testers are useful on commercial vessels for screening you and your crew. All coast guard vessels are now required to have an approved screener on board.
View Federal Regulation 46CFR § 4.06-15
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