Abstract

In making a diagnosis of the influence of alcohol on urine for a crime and the occurrence of traffic accidents, it is necessary to take the right sampling time. The influencing factor in determining the results of toxicological analysis is the time of sampling. In addition, another factor to consider when detecting alcohol in urine is the time of last consumption. This study was conducted to determine the appropriate urine sampling time for alcohol consumption. The method used in this urine alcohol qualitative test uses the modified 2.5% potassium bichromate method in 50% H2SO4. The sample consisted of 10 respondents who drank palm wine after 1 hour, 2 hours and 3 hours of consumption. The qualitative test results of urine drinkers of palm wine drinkers after 1 hour, 2 hours and 3 hours of consuming. 10 respondents obtained the results of 4 positive urine samples 1 hour after consuming and 2 positive urine samples 3 hours after consuming palm wine, as well as sampling in the 2nd hour the test results were negative. The positive test results depended on the habit of consuming, the volume consumed, and the age of the wine drinker.

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