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The document outlines the procedures and requirements for maintaining a chain of custody for samples associated with the USCC Seal of Testing Assurance (STA). It details the necessary information to be recorded, including sample collection details, types, and specific instructions for laboratory analysis. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate tracking from sample collection through to laboratory analysis and reporting.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the sample chain custody information in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Place and address of collection' field, ensuring accurate location details for tracking.
Enter the 'Name or customer ID of the sample' to uniquely identify your sample throughout its lifecycle.
List the 'Name of person(s) collecting the sample(s)' along with their signatures to maintain accountability.
Select the 'Sample type' from options like point, composite, stratified, or interval as per your collection method.
Provide any 'Client sample identifier and special instructions' necessary for processing your sample correctly.
Fill in the 'Date and time of collection' to document when the sample was taken.
Complete additional fields such as 'Shipping temperature' and 'Requested analyses' based on laboratory requirements.

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What is a chain of custody specimen?

Chain of custody specimens can be used as evidence in court as the specimen is collected in the presence of a witness, sealed to prevent tampering. All handling/possession of specimen is recorded on the form from collection to testing.

How to write a chain of custody form?

The chain of custody form shall at least include the following information: Unique identifier. Name and signature of the sample collector. Official address and contact number. Name of the recipient. Laboratorys address. Details of each sample, including: Unique identifier and matrix.

How do you explain chain of custody?

The chain of custody is a recorded means of verifying where the evidence has travelled and who handled it before the trial. The reason for establishing a chain of custody is to prevent substitution of, tampering with, mistaking the identity of, damaging, altering, contaminating, misplacing or falsifying the evidence.

What is sample chain of custody?

Chain-of-Custody (COC) is a documentation trail that demonstrates possession, control, and integrity of a sample at all times. COC is established when: The sample is in a persons physical possession. The sample is in view of the person after being in possession.

What is the chain of custody model?

Chain of custody models are frameworks that ensure the traceability and accountability of a product throughout its entire supply chain. Different models exist. These vary in terms of the level and detail of knowing the source of the product and its sustainability characteristics, and the complexity of implementation.

What is an example of a chain of custody?

An example of chain of custody would be the recovery of a bloody knife at a scene: Officer Andrew collects the knife and places it into a container, then gives it to forensics technician Bill. Forensics technician Bill takes the knife to the lab and collects fingerprints and other evidence from the knife.

What is the standard chain of custody?

Understanding chain of custody certification Chain of custody certification is how the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) verifies that forest-based materials produced ing to our rigorous standards are credibly used along the products path from the forest to becoming finished goods.

What information do chain of custody records include?

The chain of custody record must contain identifiers that describe the evidence at the time it was found, such as location and position, as well as other details consistent with your jurisdictional requirements.

Sample chain custody information 2025

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