(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff's office for a criminal investigation: (1) A licensed hospital. (2) A physician. (3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital: (i) A resident. (ii) An intern. (iii) A registered nurse. (iv) A health career technician. (b) A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person's negligence.
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