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

Fatal flaws on the CCF are critical errors that require immediate notification to the laboratory and may result in test cancellation.

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

A missing collector signature is a fatal flaw because it means the collection cannot be certified as compliant with federal requirements.

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

Correctable flaws can be resolved through documentation and memoranda without cancelling the test, whereas fatal flaws cannot be corrected and require cancellation.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Copy 4

Answer

Copy 4 of the federal CCF is retained by the collection site as its record of the collection transaction.

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

If a donor refuses to sign, the collector documents the refusal on the CCF and continues with the collection, as the donor's signature is not required to complete the process.

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CPC CPC Documentation & Reporting Requirements 3