13 Alaska Admin. Code § 63.110

Current through April 27, 2024
Section 13 AAC 63.110 - Collection and handling of blood samples

The following procedures must be followed to collect and retain a blood sample collected under AS 28.35.033 or 28.35.035:

(1) the blood sample must be collected by a physician, nurse, laboratory technician, or other qualified person;
(2) the blood sample must be collected by medically acceptable means as soon as feasible after an alleged offense, using a clean hypodermic needle and syringe, or other appropriate collection device;
(3) if feasible, sufficient blood should be collected to permit duplicate determinations;
(4) the blood sample must be deposited into a clean container; if feasible, the blood should be mixed with an anticoagulant and a fluoride preservative;
(5) if feasible, a sample of blood awaiting analysis should be stored in a refrigerator except for periods of time required for transportation;
(6) the identity and integrity of a sample must be maintained from the time of collection through analysis and reporting.

13 AAC 63.110

Eff. 4/29/89, Register 110

Authority:AS 28.05.011

AS 28.35.033(d)

AS 28.35.035