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Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017) |
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Title 13. Public Safety. |
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Part 13.1. Division of Alaska State Troopers. |
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Chapter 13.63. Forensic Alcohol Testing. |
Section 13.63.110. Collection and handling of blood samples.
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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.
Authorities
28.05.011;28.35.033;28.35.035