TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - The importance of alcohol markers CDT for the expert assessment regarding the judging of driving ability
JO  - Blutalkohol
A1  - Seidl, S.
A1  - Wolf, C.
SP  - 48
EP  - 55
VL  - 35
IS  - 1
N2  - 151 people who had been driving under the influence of alcohol underwent medico-psychological tests in order to regain their driving licences. In addition to gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) and MCV, the carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) was determined. The mean value was 15.9 U/l (6.6 to 70.1 U/l). 6 people (4 %) had a CDT above 30 U/l and 20 people (13 %) had a CDT above 20 U/l. Half of the latter group claimed to have been abstaining from alcohol consumption for several years. Of the 10 who didn't claim abstinence, the admitted daily alcohol intake was relevant in only one case to justify the raised CDT levels. We recommend the determination of CDT in addition to the usual alcohol markers in cases where total abstinence is indispensable for regaining their driving licences. While CDT may be used to prove a wrongly claimed abstinence, it is not suitable to substantiate abstinence.    <p> </p>    <p>DWI; DUI</p>    <p></p>
LA  - de
SN  - 0006-5250
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -