Chain of Custody & Documentation Flashcards
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Which copy of the federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) is given to the donor at the collection site?
Answer: Copy 4 (green)
Copy 4 (green) of the federal CCF is the donor's copy, provided at the time of collection.
What information must the collector document in Step 4 of the federal CCF?
Answer: Specimen temperature and collection time
Step 4 of the CCF requires the collector to document the specimen temperature and the time of collection.
Who is responsible for completing the collector certification in Step 3 of the federal CCF?
Answer: The collector
The collector must complete Step 3, certifying the specimen was collected, labeled, and sealed per DOT regulations.
When is a federal CCF required for a workplace drug test?
Answer: Whenever a DOT-regulated employer conducts drug testing
A federal CCF is required for all drug tests conducted under DOT authority, regardless of test reason.
What must a collector document if a donor declines to sign the CCF certification in Step 5?
Answer: Note the refusal in the remarks section and continue processing
If a donor refuses to sign, the collector notes the refusal in the remarks section but still processes and submits the specimen.
Which of the following is a valid 'Reason for Test' category that must be documented on the federal CCF?
Answer: Reasonable suspicion
Reasonable suspicion is a recognized DOT test reason and must be accurately recorded in the Reason for Test field on the CCF.
The Specimen ID Number on the CCF must match which other item to prevent a fatal flaw?
Answer: The pre-printed number on the specimen bottle label and tamper-evident seal
A mismatch between the Specimen ID on the CCF and the ID on the specimen bottle label/seal is a fatal flaw that requires the test to be cancelled.