Chain of Custody in Drug Testing Procedures

Custody and Control Form (CCF)

Document tracking specimen from collection to laboratory.

CCF 001

Consent form for drug testing procedures.

CCF 002A

Copy of CCF for the donor's records.

CCF 002B

Copy of CCF for the collection site.

CCF 002C

Copy of CCF for the laboratory's use.

CCF 002D

Copy of CCF for confirmatory laboratory.

Accessioning

Assigning a unique number to laboratory specimens.

Authorized Specimen Collector (ASC)

Person responsible for collecting and documenting specimens.

Drug Testing Analyst (DTA)

Verifies completeness of the Custody and Control Form.

Chain of Custody

Process ensuring specimen integrity from collection to testing.

Specimen Validity Test

Assessment of unobserved specimens for authenticity.

Minimum Blood Specimen

5 mL required for drug testing analysis.

Minimum Urine Specimen

60 mL in one container or 30 mL in two.

Observed Specimen

Collected in presence of Authorized Specimen Collector.

Unobserved Specimen

Collected without ASC supervision, may require validity test.

Transport Documentation

Record date, purpose, and handlers on the CCF.

Specimen Tampering

Evidence of alteration during transport must be reported.

Courier Service Protocol

Maintain specimen validity during transport to laboratory.

Receipt-of-Delivery Slip

Issued when staff delivers specimen to laboratory.

Discrepancy Documentation

Laboratory must record any inconsistencies found.

Specimen Packaging Inspection

Check for tampering before specimen analysis.

Sweat Patch Requirement

1 patch worn for 7 to 14 days.