Current through September 25, 2024
Section 13 AAC 63.110 - Collection and handling of blood samplesThe 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.Eff. 4/29/89, Register 110Authority:AS 28.05.011
AS 28.35.033(d)
AS 28.35.035