At
Loring Laboratories appropriate Chain-of-custody procedures
have been established and are meticulously maintained. It
is our policy to always follow chain-of-custody procedures
whenever samples and data are collected, transferred, stored,
analyzed, or destroyed. A secure chain of custody, combined
with the use of proper analytical methods and techniques,
is necessary for a legally defensible reporting of the sample.
In addition, it is also good scientific practice to guarantee
the identity and integrity of the sample and data from collection
through reporting of the test results.
The
LIMS system used at Loring Laboratories, automatically tracks
a complete chain of custody for each custom-defined action
performed on a sample throughout that sample's life cycle
in the lab. This is vital to ensure data integrity, security
and compliancy.
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Laboratories is dedicated to following these Fundamental
Guidelines: |
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Keep
the number of people involved in collecting and handling
samples and data to a minimum. |
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Only
allow people associated with the project to handle samples
and data. |
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Always
document the transfer of samples and data from one person
to another on chain-of-custody forms. |
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Always
accompany samples and data with their chain-of-custody
forms. |
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Give
samples and data positive identification at all times
that is legible and written with permanent ink. |
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Use
flowcharts to track the movement of reagents/supplies,
samples, chain-of-custody forms, and records through
the flowchart. |
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Procedures
for Samples include:
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Sampling Preparations
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Sampling Operations
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Sample Transport
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Receipt, Storage, and Transfer
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Sample Analysis
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Sample-Data Recordkeeping
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Procedures
for Data include:
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Data Acquisition
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Data Identification
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Data Processing and Recordkeeping
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To download the
Loring Laboratories Chain
of Custody Forms
click on the links below:
