CSC Chain of Custody & Documentation 3

Question 1

After sealing the specimen bag, which copies of the CCF are placed inside the bag with the specimen for transport to the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Copies 1 and 2

Answer

Copies 1 and 2 of the CCF accompany the specimen to the laboratory inside the sealed shipping bag.

Question 2

What must be documented when a person other than the original collector transfers custody of a specimen during transport?

Accepted Answer

The transferring party signs and dates the chain of custody portion of the CCF

Answer

Each custody transfer must be documented with the name, signature, and date/time of every individual who takes possession of the specimen.

Question 3

If a shipping container arrives at the laboratory visibly damaged or tampered with, what is the lab's required action?

Accepted Answer

Report the damage and use professional judgment to either test or reject

Answer

The laboratory must document the damage, use professional judgment, and may report the discrepancy to the MRO rather than automatically rejecting.

Question 4

How long must a collection site retain its copy of the federal CCF after a completed collection?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Collectors and employers must retain copies of the CCF for a minimum of 2 years under DOT regulations.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the tamper-evident seals placed over the specimen bottle caps?

Accepted Answer

To document specimen integrity and detect unauthorized access

Answer

Tamper-evident seals provide visible evidence if a specimen bottle has been opened or tampered with after it left the donor's presence.

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