Section R13-10-102. Analyst Methods; Approval of Additional Meth- ods

A.      An analyst shall use one of the following methods to analyze blood or other bodily substances to determine a person’s alco- hol concentration:

1.        Gas chromatography, or

2.        Another method that has been approved by the Director under the procedure in subsections (B) and (C).

B.       An applicant for an analyst permit may submit, with the permit application, a request that the Director approve a method other than a method approved under subsection (A)(1) or (2).

C.      For a method to be approved by the Director, the method’s accuracy and reproducibility shall comply with the following standards:

1.        The test results of samples with a standard alcohol con- centration shall agree with the established value within the limits of ± 0.01 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or

±10 percent, whichever is greater.

2.        The accuracy and precision shall be determined on the basis of ten measurements at four alcohol concentrations between 0.020 and 0.350 grams per 100 milliliters of blood, to include at least one value < 0.100 and one value

> 0.250.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 1916, effective 9:00 a.m., May 18, 2006 (Supp. 06-2).