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Does cirrhosis effect the outcome of a breathalyzer test after consuming alcohol?
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Blood alcohol: Cirrhosis should not change this value, although it may alter the duration or persistence of alcohol in the blood.
Answered 7/16/2014
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Metabolized slower: alcohol may well stay in system longer as can no longer be processed normally. but shouldn't give a higher initial BAC, just slow clearance.
Answered 8/1/2014
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