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Status of Children (Parentage Testing) Regulations 2017
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8 Collection of blood samples
(1) A sampler must not take a sample of blood from a donor with a needle or syringe, unless the needle or syringe –
(a) has not been used previously for any purpose; and
(b) has been sterilised; and
(c) is disposable.
(2) Before taking a sample of blood from a donor, the sampler is to ensure that the area of the donor's skin into which the needle is to be inserted to withdraw the blood has been cleaned with an antiseptic.