Storage of Biological Material

In cases where biological material has not been released pursuant to 505 CMR 3.03, biological material shall be stored as follows: (1) Blood and other fluid samples shall be stored for a minimum of 90 days. (2) Non-fluid tissue samples shall be stored for a minimum of three years. 505 CMR: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER 3.04: continued (3) Other tissue, including whole organs or body parts, shall be stored for a minimum of 30 days.