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A study using body fluids to determine blood alcohol.

B E Stone, P A Rooney

    Journal of Analytical Toxicology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study analyzed alcohol concentration in post-mortem body fluids. Blood alcohol levels and ratios in other fluids like bile and urine are valuable for interpreting alcohol consumption, especially when blood samples are unavailable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Toxicology
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Accurate post-mortem alcohol quantification is crucial for legal and medical investigations.
    • Understanding alcohol distribution across body fluids aids in interpreting ante-mortem consumption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine alcohol concentrations in post-mortem blood, bile, vitreous humor, and urine.
    • To evaluate the utility of the blood alcohol/body fluid ratio for interpreting alcohol consumption.
    • To assess the reliability of alternative body fluids for alcohol analysis when blood is unavailable.

    Main Methods:

    • Collection and analysis of post-mortem samples over a two-year period.
    • Statistical analysis including averages, standard deviations, and coefficients of variation.
    • Calculation and comparison of blood alcohol/body fluid ratios.

    Main Results:

    • Alcohol concentration data was collected from blood, bile, vitreous humor, and urine.
    • The blood alcohol/body fluid ratio demonstrated potential for interpreting alcohol consumption.
    • Analysis indicated that other body fluids can substitute for blood in alcohol determination.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-mortem alcohol concentrations in various body fluids provide valuable toxicological data.
    • The blood alcohol/body fluid ratio is a useful metric for assessing alcohol equilibrium.
    • Bile, vitreous humor, and urine are viable alternatives for alcohol analysis in forensic investigations.

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