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Department of State Police Crime Laboratory Office of Alcohol Testing 124 Acton Street Maynard, Massachusetts 01754 Tel. 8573773030 Fax 8573773035RETROGRADE EXTRAPOLATION REQUEST FORM Date of Request: Defendant:Court

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1. To fill out retrograde extrapolation, follow these steps:
2. Gather the necessary data: You will need information about the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at various times, such as initial measurement and subsequent measurements over a specific period.
3. Organize the data: Arrange the BAC measurements in chronological order, with the earliest measurement first.
4. Calculate the rate of alcohol elimination: Determine the average rate at which alcohol is eliminated from the body, which can be influenced by factors like gender, weight, metabolic rate, etc.
5. Extrapolate backwards: Using the rate of alcohol elimination, calculate the person's BAC at the time of initial consumption or the time of an accident, depending on the purpose of the extrapolation.
6. Consider uncertainties: Keep in mind that retrograde extrapolation has limitations, as it assumes a constant alcohol elimination rate and doesn't account for factors like individual variations or rising BAC due to continued drinking.
7. Verify and express results: Double-check your calculations and provide the extrapolated BAC in a clear and understandable format, usually in a written report.

Who needs retrograde extrapolation?

1. Retrograde extrapolation is typically needed by the following entities:
2. - Forensic professionals and investigators who are reconstructing events related to accidents involving alcohol impairment.
3. - Lawyers and legal experts who are building a defense or prosecuting a case related to alcohol-related offenses.
4. - Medical professionals and toxicologists who are studying the effects of alcohol consumption and its impact on the body.
5. - Insurance companies and adjusters who are assessing claims and determining liability in alcohol-related incidents.

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What is retrograde extrapolation?

Retrograde extrapolation is a method used to estimate a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of a specific event, typically a traffic stop, based on BAC levels measured after the event.

Who is required to file retrograde extrapolation?

Law enforcement agencies or individuals involved in legal cases where BAC levels are relevant may be required to file retrograde extrapolation.

How to fill out retrograde extrapolation?

Retrograde extrapolation is typically filled out by a forensic toxicologist or another expert in the field, using information such as the time of the event, the individual's weight and gender, the amount and type of alcohol consumed, and the rate of alcohol metabolism.

What is the purpose of retrograde extrapolation?

The purpose of retrograde extrapolation is to estimate a person's BAC at the time of a specific event when BAC levels were not directly measured, such as in cases of suspected drunk driving.

What information must be reported on retrograde extrapolation?

Information such as the time of the event, the individual's weight and gender, the amount and type of alcohol consumed, and the rate of alcohol metabolism must be reported on retrograde extrapolation.