(1)  In this regulation –

relevant enactment means –

(a) for a blood sample taken under and for the Principal Act, section 13(4) of the Principal Act; and

(b) for a blood sample taken under and for the Related Act, section 32(2) of the Related Act.

(2)  For the purposes of the relevant enactment, a sample of blood is to be taken in a manner, or carried out in a manner, that conforms with the following requirements:

(a) the sample is to consist of approximately 15 millilitres of blood;

(b) no alcohol, ether, acetone or any other volatile organic substance is to be used as, or contained in, the skin disinfectant used at the site from which the sample is taken;

(c) the instruments used for the purpose of taking the sample are to be sterilised in a manner that does not leave any residue of a volatile organic substance on those instruments;

(d) after placing a part of the sample in a suitable container, the cap is to be replaced and the container inverted about 30 times to dissolve the substances contained in the container in the blood and thoroughly mix the solution.

(3)  An instrument packed in a form in which it is intended to be supplied for use in medical practice is taken to have been sterilised in accordance with subregulation (2)(c) .