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.
| Loring
Laboratories is dedicated to following these Fundamental Guidelines: |
| • | Keep
the number of people involved in collecting and handling samples and data to a
minimum. |
| • | Only
allow people associated with the project to handle samples and data. |
| • | Always
document the transfer of samples and data from one person to another on chain-of-custody
forms. |
| • | Always
accompany samples and data with their chain-of-custody forms. |
| • | 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 |
| •
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 |
To download
the
Loring Laboratories Chain of Custody
Forms
click on the links below:
