CSC Chain of Custody & Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which copy of the federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) is given to the donor at the collection site?
- Copy 1 (white)
- Copy 2 (yellow)
- Copy 4 (green) (Correct answer)
- Copy 5 (pink)
Correct answer: Copy 4 (green)
Copy 4 (green) of the federal CCF is the donor's copy, provided at the time of collection.
Question 2: What information must the collector document in Step 4 of the federal CCF?
- Employer contact information
- Specimen temperature and collection time (Correct answer)
- MRO name and address
- Donor's medical history
Correct answer: Specimen temperature and collection time
Step 4 of the CCF requires the collector to document the specimen temperature and the time of collection.
Question 3: Who is responsible for completing the collector certification in Step 3 of the federal CCF?
- The donor
- The employer's DER
- The Medical Review Officer
- The collector (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The collector
The collector must complete Step 3, certifying the specimen was collected, labeled, and sealed per DOT regulations.
Question 4: When is a federal CCF required for a workplace drug test?
- Only for pre-employment testing
- Whenever a DOT-regulated employer conducts drug testing (Correct answer)
- Only for post-accident testing
- Whenever the employer requests it
Correct 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.
Question 5: What must a collector document if a donor declines to sign the CCF certification in Step 5?
- Leave the signature line blank and cancel the test
- Note the refusal in the remarks section and continue processing (Correct answer)
- Require a supervisor witness before proceeding
- Restart the collection process with a new CCF
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following is a valid 'Reason for Test' category that must be documented on the federal CCF?
- Scheduled annual physical
- Reasonable suspicion (Correct answer)
- Insurance enrollment
- Voluntary wellness screening
Correct 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.
Question 7: The Specimen ID Number on the CCF must match which other item to prevent a fatal flaw?
- The donor's driver's license number
- The pre-printed number on the specimen bottle label and tamper-evident seal (Correct answer)
- The employer's account number
- The collector's employee ID
Correct 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.
CSC Chain of Custody & Documentation 2
Which copy of the federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) is given to the donor at the collection site?