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MARINE (DRUG, ALCOHOL AND POLLUTION CONTROL) REGULATIONS 2012 (SR NO 46 OF 2012) - REG 9

Method of obtaining blood sample

r. 9

If a blood sample is taken for the purposes of the Act by a registered medical practitioner or an approved health professional or doctor (within the meaning of section 31A of the Act)—

        (a)     the sample must be obtained by venipuncture; and

        (b)     the site of the puncture must be cleansed with a swab taken from a container that—

              (i)     is sealed against contamination; and

              (ii)     bears a label stating that the container holds an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine and cetrimide and no methylated spirits, alcohol, tincture of iodine or other substance containing alcohol.


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