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Legal & Ethical Standards in Specimen Collection Flashcards

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  1. A donor refuses to sign the chain of custody form after providing a specimen. The collector should:

    Answer: Note the refusal on the form, sign as witness, and proceed with the collection

    If a donor refuses to sign the CCF, the collector notes the refusal, signs as a witness, and continues processing the specimen.

  2. Under ADA considerations, a collector who refuses to accommodate a donor's documented disability during specimen collection may be exposing the employer to:

    Answer: Discrimination liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act

    Failure to provide reasonable accommodations for a donor with a documented disability can constitute discrimination under the ADA.

  3. Which ethical principle is violated when a collector shares a donor's test result at a social gathering?

    Answer: Confidentiality

    Confidentiality requires that health-related information obtained during professional activities not be disclosed outside authorized channels.

  4. A collection site must retain CCF copies for a minimum of how many years under DOT regulations?

    Answer: 5 years

    DOT 49 CFR Part 40 requires collection sites to retain copies of the CCF for a minimum of two years — but employers must keep MRO-reported results for five years.

  5. A donor asks the collector to backdate the collection time on the CCF to avoid a late positive result. The collector should:

    Answer: Refuse and document the request

    Falsifying any information on the CCF is illegal; the collector must refuse and document the donor's request.

  6. The concept of "chain of custody" in specimen collection primarily ensures:

    Answer: The specimen's integrity and identity are legally defensible from collection through reporting

    Chain of custody provides a documented record that the specimen was not tampered with and belongs to the identified donor.

  7. A non-DOT employer asks a collector to conduct an observed collection without a valid reason. The collector should:

    Answer: Refuse and explain that observation requires specific justification

    Observed collections require specific valid reasons (e.g., prior substitution or adulteration); conducting observation without cause violates donor dignity and applicable guidelines.