Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00973:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00973
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 22711–23556

17  Accredited analysts—analysis of body samples
 (1) An accredited analyst employed or engaged by the authorised laboratory for the purpose must conduct an analysis of a portion of the body sample from one of the containers (the first container) to determine:
 (a) the concentration of alcohol in the blood; or
 (b) whether the body sample contains a prohibited drug.
 (2) If the first analysis of a portion of the sample indicates the presence of alcohol or a prohibited drug in the sample, an analysis of another portion of the sample from the first container must be conducted.
 (3) The accredited analyst must ensure that the second container of the body sample sent to the authorised laboratory under section 16 remains sealed.
Note: The second container of the body sample may be made available for independent testing under section 19.