Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 177 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 1 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO ANALYSES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN BLOOD OR BREATH
Section 177-1-005 - BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION

005.01 Blood specimens shall be taken by personnel authorized by law. The antiseptic solution used shall be non-alcoholic.

005.02 Blood specimens shall be collected in clean containers/tubes and stoppered. The container/tube shall contain an anticoagulant-preservative substance.

005.03 Specimen containers shall be labeled and shall show the following information on the label: name of person tested, date and time of specimen collection, and initials of person collecting the specimen.

005.04 While not in transit to be tested, or while not under examination, all blood specimens shall be refrigerated as soon as practical.