Instant Alcohol Test

Cost: There is an out of pocket fee for this test unless a third party has been nominated. If you nominate a third party to pay, you must provide Western Diagnostic Pathology with a written statement such as a Purchase order or request form (paper/email or text message) from the third party clearly stating they will accept the costs. Without payment the collection will not proceed.

What to Expect:

  • Photo ID must be shown to the collector prior to collection.
  • A form will be given to you to complete asking about your current medications, other personal information and consent. Please read and complete to the best of your ability.
  • You must not eat drink smoke, vape or rinse your mouth for at least 10 minutes before the test.
  • Please do not use any alcohol based hand sanitiser prior to completing the test.

Sample collection- General overview

  1. The collector will ask you to select a sealed straw for the alcohol breath meter.
  2. This will be opened and attached to the device.
  3. The collector will then ask you to blow into the device consistently until it beeps to stop.
  4. The value on the machine will then be recorded on the form.
  5. If the level is above 0.000 a second collect will be taken after 20 minutes.
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