Before experimentation including or using a tissue sample source, students must download and complete the Tissue Sample Certification form. The form must be completed by the advising teacher and the designated adult supervisor overseeing the collection of the tissue.
Human and animal tissue includes recombinant DNA, cells, tissues, and organs from human or other vertebrate animals. This also includes blood, blood (red) agar, blood products, saliva, urine and other body fluids. Excluded are non-pathogenic cells, tissues and organs taken from invertebrate animals, plants and protists.
Be aware of the following rules:
- Research involving any of the included items must be approved by the supervising teacher before experimentation is started.
- Students may conduct research on human blood, blood products, or other body fluids only if tissues are handled in accordance with standards and guidelines set forth in OSHA 29CFR, Subpart z, 18 10.1930 - Blood Borne Pathogens under the direct supervision of a qualified scientist.
- California law only allows medical doctors, registered nurses or licensed phlebotomists (lab technicians) to collect blood from a vein or artery.
- Students/minors may not draw blood from themselves or others.
- Students must identify the tissue or culture source. This includes blood (red) agar.
- Students need to indicate the source of meat and meat products obtained from food stores, restaurants, or meat packing houses.
