Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for blood collection from greyhounds or horses
- Confirm process for selecting greyhounds or horses with stewards
- Confirm collecting area is prepared and equipment is provided
- Secure collecting area and equipment according to procedures
- Identify animals nominated for blood collection and escort to collecting area following safe animal handling practices
- Collect blood samples from greyhounds or horses
- Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness
- Employ techniques for handling greyhounds or horses to ensure safety of animals, self and others
- Prepare animals for blood collection
- Follow safe blood collection procedures and protocols
- Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and samples
- Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols
- Manage disposal of sharps to ensure safety of self and others
- Document and provide information on swabbing procedure to relevant parties