5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1005-2-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 5 CCR 1005-2-6.2 - Blood Specimen Testing

6.2.1 One tube of blood must be analyzed for the State's test(s). The State's test(s) must be performed and completed in a reasonable period of time in order to not affect the validity of the test(s). Specimens found to be positive on the initial test(s) must be confirmed using a different chemical principle from the initial screening test when available, prior to reporting the results.

6.2.2 In the event that not enough specimen volume is provided to complete the State's test(s) and the second sample must be used, the laboratory must obtain authorization from the appropriate authority prior to testing.

6.2.3 Any remaining blood specimen must be retained and stored by the certified laboratory at or below 8 degrees Celsius or frozen in an appropriate container for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of collection unless requested by and transferred to a representative of another certified laboratory, acting on behalf of the defendant.

6.2.4 The second blood specimen must be analyzed by a Department-certified laboratory when requested by the defendant or defendant's legal counsel. The test(s) must be performed and completed in a reasonable period of time in order to not affect the validity of the test(s). Specimens found to be positive on the initial test(s) must be confirmed using a different chemical principle from the initial screening test when available, prior to reporting the results to a court of law.

5 CCR 1005-2-6.2

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018

42 CR 02, January 25, 2019, effective 2/14/2019

47 CR 20, October 25, 2024, effective 11/14/2024