Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A sampler may take a sample of blood from a donor only with a needle or syringe that:
(a) has not been used for any purpose; and
(b) has been sterilised; and
(c) is disposable.
(2) Before taking a sample of blood from a donor, the sampler must 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.