Disposition of samples remaining after analysis

(a) The remainder of a biological sample shall be stored in a secure location within the forensic science laboratory of the Division of Scientific Services within the Department of Public Safety, hereinafter "the forensic science laboratory," and shall be accessible only to the forensic science laboratory director or his or her designee. (b) Remaining liquid blood shall be maintained at the forensic science laboratory until testing is complete. If the results of the testing obtained from the stain portion meet standard laboratory matching criteria, any liquid remaining in the original blood tube and the tube itself shall be disposed of in laboratory biohazard containers after all identifying markings have been obliterated. (c) The forensic science laboratory may use any blood or biological sample stain remaining after profiling is complete for the creation of a statistical database or retesting to validate or update the original analysis.