BLOOD ALCOHOL AND DRUG ANALYSES Sample Clauses

BLOOD ALCOHOL AND DRUG ANALYSES. In this protocol the analyses of ante-mortem blood samples for the presence of alcohol (ethanol) or drugs is dealt with. The analyses of post-mortem blood samples are dealt with in the companion protocol to this protocol. The result of the analysis undertaken by a FCL is utilised by the Court to decide whether or not a person was under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst driving.
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BLOOD ALCOHOL AND DRUG ANALYSES. This is the analyses of ante-mortem and post-mortem blood for the presence of alcohol (ethanol) or drugs. Law enforcement agencies may make use of breathalysers for prosecution of offenders relating to driving under the influence of alcohol. Where such equipment is not available or if additional evidence is required, blood may be drawn from the driver of a vehicle, and the sample taken transported to an FCL for blood alcohol analyses. The result of the analysis is utilised by the pathologist when determining the cause of death (post-mortem blood alcohol and drug analyses) or by the Court to decide whether or not a person was under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst driving (ante-mortem blood alcohol and drug analyses). The blood is taken by a doctor or nurse at a clinic or hospital in the case of a person apprehended for suspected driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or by a pathologist at a Forensic Pathology Services mortuary in the case of a fatality. Samples are collected and sealed in a prescribed way (Annexure A: Sampling, sampling kits, sealing of samples and documentation required). The blood is transported (Annexure B: Sample storage and transportation) to the relevant FCL for analyses. Receipt is acknowledged and the samples are registered on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) after which a laboratory reference number is issued (Annexure D: Rejected samples, sample receipt, storage and analyses at FSL’s). At the FSL, blood samples are kept in cold storage in an access-controlled environment. The samples are allocated to an analyst who analyses the samples. The result is reported on in the form of a certificate in terms of Section 212 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977). These certificates are available only to the Forensic Pathology Services mortuaries, SAPS and Court officials. Duplicate reports (certified copies or copies) are available on written request as per the procedure described in Annexure C: Enquiries. No insurance companies or next of kin are provided with case related information or duplicate reports. A Forensic Pathology analysis may be prioritised, upon written request from the SAPS or the NPA where this is required e.g. a pending court date involving foreigners, minors etc. The procedure for asking for prioritisation of samples is detailed in Annexure C.
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