Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 81-9-6 - Transport and Receipt of DNA Samples to MUFSC for DNA AnalysisThe CODIS Administrator or designee shall be responsible for transportation to and receipt from MUFSC of DNA samples and shall meet the following standards:
6.1. DNA samples prepared for transport shall only be labeled with the assigned unique identifier.6.2. The CODIS Administrator or designee_shall be responsible for transporting the DNA samples to MUFSC. A sample transport and receipt form shall be completed and signed by the transporting and receiving individuals. A copy of the transport and receipt form will be maintained in the records of both agencies.6.3. MUFSC, upon receipt of the DNA samples shall log the date of receipt for each sample into the appropriate file in the West Virginia DNA Databank software. MUFSC will only have access to the race, gender, unique identifier and transfer dates of each file.6.4. Upon receipt, DNA samples shall be stored in a secure, medium appropriate storage device. A refrigerated storage device shall be connected to an auxiliary power source in the event of power failures.6.5. MUFSC shall document all transactions involving the DNA samples including internal transfers, transfers of DNA samples to the Biochemistry Section or destruction of DNA samples under the authority of the CODIS Administrator or designee. Any liquid samples will be destroyed upon confirmation, in writing, of a successful upload of the DNA profile to the national database (NDIS) by the CODIS Administrator.