Chain of Custody & Documentation Flashcards
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When a direct observed collection is required, what must be documented on the federal CCF?
Answer: The reason for direct observation must be noted in the remarks section
The collector must note in the remarks section that a direct observed collection was conducted and the reason it was required.
A donor is unable to provide a sufficient 45 mL urine specimen on the first attempt. How is this initial insufficient void documented?
Answer: The volume is discarded, and the collector notes the time and volume in the remarks section of the CCF
When a donor provides insufficient volume, the collector discards the specimen and documents the time and approximate volume in the CCF remarks.
What must be documented on the CCF when a shy bladder situation ultimately results in a cancelled test because the donor cannot provide a specimen within 3 hours?
Answer: The collector marks the test as cancelled and notes the shy bladder circumstances in the remarks
A true shy bladder determination results in a cancelled test, which the collector documents on the CCF with the relevant remarks.
When a specimen temperature falls outside the 90–100°F (32–38°C) range, what must the collector document on the CCF?
Answer: Check the 'temperature outside range' box in Step 2 and note the actual temperature read
The collector must check the out-of-range temperature box in Step 2 and record the actual temperature measured to document the discrepancy.
A donor refuses to provide a urine specimen after being given all required instructions. How must the collector document this on the CCF?
Answer: Complete the CCF to the extent possible and note in the remarks that the donor refused to provide a specimen
The collector must complete the CCF as fully as possible and clearly document the refusal in the remarks before submitting to the employer.
If a donor presents an identification document that the collector cannot verify as legitimate, what must the collector document?
Answer: Note in the CCF remarks that the ID was questionable and proceed if an employer representative vouches for the donor
When ID is questionable, the collector may proceed if an authorized employer representative vouches for the donor and must record this in the CCF remarks.
When a donor requests a split specimen re-test and the MRO orders the B bottle to be sent to a second laboratory, what documentation must accompany the B bottle?
Answer: The original CCF Copy 1, along with written MRO authorization identifying the specific specimen
The B bottle retest requires the original CCF (or a copy) and written MRO authorization so the second laboratory can establish the chain of custody.