CPC CPC Documentation & Reporting Requirements 3

Question 1

When must a collector report a potential fatal flaw on the CCF to the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Immediately, as fatal flaws may require the specimen to be cancelled

Answer

Only after the MRO requests a review

Answer

Within 30 days of the collection date

Answer

At the next scheduled audit of collection records

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a fatal flaw on a federal CCF?

Accepted Answer

The collector's signature is missing from the certification block

Answer

The collection time is written in 24-hour format instead of 12-hour format

Answer

The donor's middle name is abbreviated rather than written in full

Answer

The employer's ZIP code contains a typographical error

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'correctable flaw' from a 'fatal flaw' on a CCF?

Accepted Answer

A correctable flaw can be fixed with a signed statement or memorandum, while a fatal flaw requires specimen cancellation

Answer

A correctable flaw results in a 30-day testing suspension, while a fatal flaw results in a fine

Answer

A correctable flaw only affects the donor's copy, while a fatal flaw affects all copies

Answer

A correctable flaw must be fixed within 24 hours, while a fatal flaw has no deadline

Question 4

Which copy of the CCF does the collection site retain for its own records?

Accepted Answer

Copy 4

Answer

Copy 1

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Copy 2

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Copy 5

Question 5

What action must the collector take if the donor refuses to sign the CCF certification?

Accepted Answer

Note the refusal on the CCF and proceed with the collection

Answer

Cancel the collection immediately

Answer

Require the donor to sign before any specimen is accepted

Answer

Contact law enforcement to compel the signature

Question 6

Which party receives Copy 2 of the CCF after the collection is complete?

Accepted Answer

The Medical Review Officer (MRO)

Answer

The collection site

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The donor

Answer

The regulatory agency