                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TRANSMISSION OF BLOOD SAMPLES (§ 18.2-268.6)

The blood sample withdrawn pursuant to § 18.2-268.5 shall be placed in vials
provided or approved by the Department of Forensic Science. The vials shall be
sealed by the person taking the sample or at his direction. The person who seals
the vials shall complete the prenumbered certificate of blood withdrawal forms
and attach one form to each vial. The completed withdrawal certificate for each
vial shall show the name of the accused, the name of the person taking the blood
sample, the date and time the blood sample was taken and information identifying
the arresting or accompanying officer. The vials shall be placed in a container
provided by the Department, and the container shall be sealed to prevent
tampering with the vials. The arresting or accompanying officer shall take
possession of the container as soon as the vials are placed in the container and
sealed, and shall promptly transport or mail the container to the Department.

HISTORY: 1992, c. 830; 2001, c. 561; 2003, cc. 933, 936; 2005, cc. 868, 881.