(1) The performance of the venipuncture must not interfere with the provision of essential medical care; the blood sample must be collected using sterile equipment; and the skin area of puncture must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected;
(2) The person whose blood is collected must be seated, reclined, or lying down; and
(3) If taken at the scene, the blood sample must be performed in an ambulance or aid service vehicle licensed by the department of health under chapter
18.73 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.360 RCW, RCW
18.360.070,
43.70.040 and chapter
18.360 RCW as amended by 2017 c 336 §§ 14-17. WSR 18-14-016, § 246-827A-0070, filed 6/25/18, effective 7/26/18.]