Section 325.2675. Collecting and handling antemortem blood and urine samples.

(1) All antemortem blood and urine  samples   shall  be  collected pursuant to section 625a of 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.625a.

(2)   When collecting a blood sample, the individual drawing the sample shall use an aqueous solution of a nonvolatile antiseptic on the skin of the person from whom the sample is being collected. Neither alcohol nor any alcoholic solution shall be used as a skin antiseptic.

(3)   Blood shall be drawn pursuant to either of the following provisions:

(a)   With a sterile dry needle that is evacuated into  a  vacuum-style specimen tube that contains the solid preservative sodium fluoride, whether used alone or in combination with other preservatives or anti-coagulants.

(b)   With a sterile dry needle and syringe expelled into a clean specimen tube that contains  sodium  fluoride.  The tube  shall  then  be capped  or stoppered.

(4)   Urine shall be collected pursuant to the provisions of form FSD-93, which is contained in the department of state police specimen kit. Urine shall be collected in a clean glass or plastic container. The sample  shall then be transferred into a clean glass or plastic container that has a secure top.

(5)   Blood and urine collection shall be witnessed to ensure that the sample can be authenticated.  Each sample shall be labeled.

(6)  Samples that are sent to a laboratory shall be sealed in a manner  that ensures their integrity.

History: 1993 AACS; 2011 AACS.