Chain of Custody Procedures Sample Clauses

Chain of Custody Procedures. The parties recognize that the key to chain of custody integrity is the immediate sealing and labeling of the specimens in the presence of the tested employee. The transportation container and the specimen containers must be received undamaged at the laboratory properly sealed, labeled, and initialed, consistent with DOT regulations, and certified by the laboratory. Therefore, the District may take disciplinary action against an employee based only upon properly obtained laboratory samples. All specimens collected for drug testing shall follow the Department of Health and Human Services/Department of Transportation (DHHS/DOT) specimen collection procedures. At the time specimens are collected for any drug testing, the employee shall be given a copy of the specimen collection procedures. Urine specimens shall be collected directly into a wide-mouthed single-use specimen container which shall be sealed in shrink-wrap when received by the employee. The specimens are to remain in full view of the employee until they are transferred to tamper-resistant urine sample bottles, and then sealed and labeled in the presence of the employee. As per DOT regulations, it is the employee’s responsibility to initial the specimen containers after labeling. After the specimen containers are labeled and initialed, they shall be placed in the transportation container together with the appropriate copies of the chain of custody form. The transportation container shall then be sealed in the employee’s presence. The employee has the responsibility to initial the transportation container. The specimen samples shall then be sent to a Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) certified laboratory on the same day, or the next normal business day, by the fastest available method.
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Chain of Custody Procedures an established protocol that documents the management and storage of a urine specimen or Patch to ensure the integrity of each specimen/Patch from the moment a CLIENT provides the specimen/Patch to the final destination of the specimen/Patch and the review and reporting of the final test result.
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Chain of Custody Procedures. 2 The parties recognize that the key to chain of custody integrity is the 3 immediate sealing and labeling of the specimens in the presence of the 4 tested unit member. The transportation container and the specimen 5 containers must be received undamaged at the laboratory properly sealed, labeled, and initialed, consistent with DOT regulations, as certified by the laboratory. Therefore, the District may take disciplinary action against a unit member based only upon properly obtained laboratory samples.
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Chain of Custody Procedures. Any specimens collected for drug testing shall follow the DHHS/DOT (Department of Health and Human Services/ Department of Transportation) specimen collection procedures. At the time specimens are collected for any drug testing, the employee shall be given a copy of the specimen collection procedures. In the presence of the employee, the specimens are to be sealed and labeled. As per DOT regulations, it is the employee’s responsibility to initial the seals on the specimen bottles, additionally ensuring that the specimens tested by the laboratory are those of the employee. The required procedure follows: When urine specimens are to be provided, at least 45 mL of specimen shall be collected. At least 30 mL shall be placed in one (1) self-sealing, screw-capped, or snap-capped container. A urine specimen of at least 15mL shall be placed in a second (2nd) such container. They shall be sealed and labeled by the collector and initialed by the employee without the containers leaving the employee’s presence. The employee has the responsibility to identify each container and initial same. Following collection, the specimens shall be placed in the transportation container together with the appropriate copies of the chain of custody form. The transportation container shall then be sealed in the employee’s presence. The container shall be sent to the designated testing laboratory at the earliest possible time by the fastest available means. In this urine collection procedure, the donor shall urinate into a collection container capable of holding at least 55 mL, which shall remain in full view of the employee until transferred to tamper resistant urine bottles, and sealed and labeled, and the employee has initialed the bottles. It is recognized that the Specimen Collector is required to check for sufficiency of specimen, acceptable temperature range, and signs of tampering, provided that the employee’s right to privacy is guaranteed and in no circumstances may observation take place while the employee is producing the urine specimens, unless required by DOT regulations. If it is established that the employee’s specimen is outside of the acceptable temperature range or has been intentionally tampered with or substituted by the employee, the employee will be required to immediately submit an additional specimen under direct observation. Also, if it is established that the employee’s specimen has been intentionally tampered with or substituted by the employee, the employee...
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Chain of Custody Procedures. Chain-of-custody procedures will be used for all samples throughout the collection, transport, and analytical process. Samples will be considered to be in custody if they are (1 ) in the custodian’s possession or view, (2) retained in a secured place (under lock) with restricted access, or (3) placed in a container and secured with an official seal such that the sample could not be reached without breaking the seal. The principal documents used to identify samples and to document possession will be chain of custody records, field logbooks, and field tracking forms. The chain of custody procedures will be initiated during sample collection. A chain-of-custody record will be provided with each sample or group of samples (Attachment 2). Each person who had custody of the samples will sign the form and ensure that the samples were not left unattended unless properly secured. Documentation of sample handling and custody will include the following: • Sample identifier • Sample collection date and time • Any special notations on sample characteristics or analysis • Initials of the person collecting the sample • Date the sample was sent to the analytical laboratory • Shipping company and waybill information. Completed chain-of-custody forms will be placed into a plastic envelope and kept inside the cooler containing the samples. Upon delivery to the analytical laboratory, the chain-of-custody form will be signed by the person receiving the samples. Chain-of-custody records will be included in the final reports prepared by the analytical laboratories and will be considered an integral part of the report.
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Chain of Custody Procedures. The Company will take steps to preserve the chain of custody of specimens, in order to ensure testing accuracy. Employer Services Inc.
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