CSC Legal & Ethical Standards in Specimen Collection 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Discrimination liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Refuse and document the request

Answer

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

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CSC Legal & Ethical Standards in Specimen Collection 3