Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-159.20 - Testing
(1)
Methods. The following methods and procedures shall be used to
collect samples or perform testing to determine the presence of alcohol or a
controlled substance in the person's breath or bodily fluid.
a. Evidentiary breath testing devices and
methods as described in rule 661-l57.2(32lJ).
b. Preliminary breath screening test devices
and methods as described in rule 661-l57.5(32lJ).
c. Urine collection methods and equipment as
described in rule 661-l57.3(32lJ).
d. The SCRAM® continuous alcohol
monitoring or remote breath device.
(2)
Other devices and
methods. Scientifically established tests or methods appropriate to a
particular device shall be used in determining whether an alternative device or
method meets an acceptable standard for operation, including accuracy. The
department may, in its discretion, accept test results from another laboratory.
The commissioner may consider all other factors in addition to scientific
testing and accuracy, including but not limited to cost, availability, and
training in determining whether or not to approve a method or device. Approval
of other devices or methods is in the sole discretion of the
commissioner .
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