Blood, body fluid, or tissue samples shall be given a unique laboratory tracking number. Samples shall be stored in a secured area according to State Police standard operating procedures. Samples shall only be accessible to designated personnel. The DNA data base information/chain of custody cards shall be maintained in secured laboratory files. When preserving a sample for storage, it may be condensed or dried in accordance with accepted standard practices for the type of sample being stored. Excess sample matter and its container may be discarded.