Which component of the Intoxilyzer 8000 holds the breath sample for analysis?

The mouthpiece is the component of the Intoxilyzer 8000 that holds the breath sample for analysis. When a test subject exhales into the device, the breath passes through the mouthpiece, which is specifically designed to capture and direct the sample into the analyzer for processing. The accuracy and integrity of the measurement rely significantly on the mouthpiece, as it ensures that the breath sample is retained adequately and kept separate from contaminants.

The internal computer is responsible for processing the data and interpreting the results, but it does not physically hold the breath sample. The detector is crucial for detecting the presence of alcohol in the breath sample, while the infrared light source is used to measure the concentration of alcohol by analyzing how the breath sample absorbs infrared light. Each of these components plays an essential role in the overall functioning of the device, but the actual storage of the sample takes place through the mouthpiece.