Chonburi, Department of Medical Sciences Organized a workshop on the project to expand the capacity of the breathalyzer blood alcohol tester calibration laboratory of the Department of Medical Sciences for officials from both central and central areas. and Medical Science Center To expand the laboratory’s ability to provide breathalyzer blood alcohol calibration services in more regions. Using the same standard operating procedures between 19-21 Dec. 2023 at Bangsaen Heritage Hotel, Chonburi Province.
Dr. Piya Sirilak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences Speaking after presiding over the opening ceremony of the blood alcohol measurement laboratory capacity expansion workshop project. According to the Department of Medical Sciences, a blood alcohol tester is a tool that officials use to measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s blood to determine if they are drunk or not. From breathing and reading of blood alcohol in milligram percentage According to Ministerial Regulation No. 16 issued in accordance with the Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522, the Department of Medical Sciences has a laboratory that provides calibration services for blood alcohol meters using the breath test method. To build confidence in the measurement results of the machines used by police officers to effectively prevent accidents caused by drunk drivers. To make people aware of road safety. Fear of the law Makes you more careful Resulting in a reduction in accidents. Injuries and deaths decreased as well.
Dr. Piya further said that in the past, the agency was able to send a blood alcohol tester using the breath test method to be calibrated at the Bureau of Radiological and Medical Devices, Nonthaburi, and the regional areas for testing at the Chiang Mai Medical Sciences Center, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, and Songkhla, which From this project to expand laboratory capacity, there will be more medical science centers offering blood alcohol calibration services by breathalyzer, including Chiang Rai, Saraburi, and Chonburi, using the same standardized procedures. Certified reference materials are used as standard substances and have been certified according to ISO/IEC 17025 standards. If the laboratory finds that The machine has an error value that exceeds the specified standard and will be adjusted again. So that the machine can measure the alcohol content effectively. Have accurate measurement results and can be used as evidence in legal proceedings which measures alcohol in the blood using a breath test Must pass a calibration period of 6 months. The Department of Medical Sciences will have a certificate of calibration results and a sticker attached to the device. However, the user should take care of the blood alcohol tester by blowing the breath so that it is ready for use. Always working, for example, it should not be stored at high temperatures. Be careful not to cause a fall. Check the battery regularly Use a clean straw for blowing. And be careful not to let saliva blow into the probe area inside the machine, etc.
However, police stations or various agencies that want to send a blood alcohol tester by breathing. You can send the calibration to The Bureau of Radiological and Medical Devices, Nonthaburi and the region sends examinations to the Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi, Chonburi and Songkhla Medical Sciences Centers. The examination period is 3-5 business days. The price for the analysis is 1,000 baht per device. Or call to ask for details at Tel. 0 2951 0000 , 0 2589 9850-7 ext. 99956, 99770.
Source: Thai News Agency