CPC CPC Documentation & Reporting Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Custody and Control Form (CCF) used for in a federally regulated drug testing program?
- To document the chain of custody of a urine specimen from collection through laboratory analysis (Correct answer)
- To record the donor's medical history and current medications
- To authorize the employer to conduct a drug test
- To report laboratory results to the Department of Transportation
Correct answer: To document the chain of custody of a urine specimen from collection through laboratory analysis
The CCF tracks the specimen from the moment of collection through the laboratory process, ensuring an unbroken chain of custody.
Question 2: How many copies does a standard federal CCF contain, and what is the purpose of Copy 1?
- Five copies; Copy 1 is sent to the laboratory with the specimen (Correct answer)
- Three copies; Copy 1 is retained by the donor
- Five copies; Copy 1 is sent to the MRO
- Three copies; Copy 1 is kept by the collection site
Correct answer: Five copies; Copy 1 is sent to the laboratory with the specimen
The federal CCF has five copies; Copy 1 (the original) accompanies the specimen to the laboratory for testing.
Question 3: Which section of the CCF must the collector complete to certify the collection was performed according to federal guidelines?
- Step 4, the collector certification section (Correct answer)
- Step 2, the donor information section
- Step 5, the laboratory accession section
- Step 1, the employer information section
Correct answer: Step 4, the collector certification section
Step 4 requires the collector's signature and printed name, certifying that the collection was performed in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40.
Question 4: What must a collector do if they make an error on the CCF during the collection process?
- Draw a single line through the error, make the correction, and initial and date the change (Correct answer)
- Discard the CCF and start with a new one
- Use correction fluid to cover the error before rewriting
- Leave the error and note it separately on a different form
Correct answer: Draw a single line through the error, make the correction, and initial and date the change
Errors on the CCF must be corrected with a single strikethrough, the correct information, and the collector's initials and date to maintain a clear audit trail.
Question 5: Which step of the CCF requires both the collector and donor to sign?
- Step 4 (Correct answer)
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
Correct answer: Step 4
Step 4 of the CCF contains signature lines for both the collector and the donor, certifying the collection details are accurate.
Question 6: What information is recorded in Step 1 of the CCF?
- Employer/company information and the testing authority (Correct answer)
- The collector's certification and signature
- Laboratory accession number and analysis results
- Donor's medical history and medications
Correct answer: Employer/company information and the testing authority
Step 1 captures the employer or company name, address, and the authority under which the test is being conducted.
CPC CPC Documentation & Reporting Requirements 1
What is the Custody and Control Form (CCF) used for in a federally regulated drug testing program?