S.C. Code Regs. § § 73-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 73-2.1 - Suggested Procedures for Obtaining and Handling Blood and Urine Samples

A. Obtaining and Handling Blood and Urine Samples. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) recommends the following procedures by which blood and urine samples are to be obtained and handled if such samples are taken from persons arrested for DUI (1976 Code 56-5-2930 or 56-5-2950, as amended) and are taken under authority of 1976 Code 56-5-2950, as amended. Other procedures that meet appropriate medical standards are acceptable as well.

B. Reimbursement Procedures. The cost for obtaining a urine or blood sample shall be set by the Chief of SLED. Reimbursement for obtaining samples shall be made by mailing a copy of the SLED Urine/Blood Collection Report form for each sample collected. More than one collection report may be submitted with each invoice.

C. Suggested Procedures for Obtaining and Handling Urine Samples by Individuals so Authorized, Using Appropriate Collection Materials.

Note: Step 2 should be performed in view of subject and a witness of same sex.

1. Take an unused, uncontaminated container and remove cap or lid.

2. Hand the container to subject with instructions to fill container.

3. Have subject immediately return filled urine container. Replace cap or lid on container and tighten down to prevent leakage.

4. Label container with the following information: Name of subject, time and date of sample collection, and name of person collecting sample.

5. Place a piece of tape across cap or lid and seal to sides of container. Person sealing container should initial tape.

6. Fill out all information on Urine/Blood Collection Report Sheet.

7. As soon as possible after specimen collection, deliver sealed sample and Urine/Blood Collection Report to SLED Chemistry Laboratory for analysis.

D. Suggested Procedures for Obtaining and Handling Blood Samples by Individuals so Authorized, Using Appropriate Collection Materials.

1. Clear venipuncture site with non-ethanol skin preparation.

2. Withdraw blood and place in an unused, uncontaminated vial. Vials that contain both an anticoagulant and a preservative are preferred.

3. Cap vial securely.

4. Place following information on label: Name of subject, time and date of blood withdrawal, and name of person withdrawing blood.

5. Fill out information on Urine/Blood Collection Report.

6. Wrap blood vial securely in suitable material for transport.

7. As soon as possible after specimen collection, deliver sealed sample and Urine/Blood Collection Report to SLED Chemistry Laboratory for analysis.

S.C. Code Regs. § 73-2.1

Added by State Register Volume 12, Issue No. 5, eff May 27, 1988.