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