LAC 35:I.1761. Equine Urine Sample Identification

A. The temperature of each equine urine sample shall be promptly taken and recorded by the designated detention barn employee. B. The specimen shall be placed in a container then sealed with a permanent top. The container shall bear a printed identification bar code sticker. A duplicate of the bar code sticker shall be placed on the specimen identification forms as well as the container of the split portion of the sample, in the presence of a witness. C. The detention barn employee shall identify the horse from which such specimen was taken, as well as the time, race and day, verified by the witness, and this information shall be noted on the proper identification forms. A duplicate of the identification form shall be forwarded to the commission office. D. The person in charge of the detention barn shall take every precaution to ensure that the commission chemist and no member of the laboratory staff shall know the identity of the horse, from which a specimen was taken prior to the completion of all testing thereon.