The stability of the alcohol concentration in urine specimens.
The stability of alcohol in urine during storage of up to 12 months was investigated. The decrease in concentration appeared to be limited. No formation of alcohol was observed. It can be concluded that the storage conditions are suitable for forensic purposes.
Forensic Science Laboratory, Rijswijk, The Netherlands.
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Zweipfenning
D004355:Drug Stability; D000431:Ethanol / Q000652:urine*; D006801:Humans; D011309:Preservation, Biological; D013997:Time Factors
D000431:Ethanol