Chain of Custody and Collection Network
Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody is integral if the test result will be required to be used as evidence . It allows the laboratory that test the sample to check if the sample is from the original donor and whether it has been tampered with during transit. Chain of Custody achieves this through a number of measures:
- Barcodes that link the sample to the test paperwork
- Declarations signed by the donor stating it is their sample
- Tamper eveident seals on the sample bottles that can not be replaced once removed
- Tamper evident bags that onced opened can not be resealed
When the sample arrives in the laboratory, the accessioning staff will record whether any of the seals were broken and check for the donor signature.
Collection Network
Responsiveness is one of our company values and is at the heart of our collections procedure. We have 150 collection officers in the UK and 500 worldwide, allowing us to collect a sample 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on a pre-planned or emergency basis.
For emergency call outs we aim to be with you within 2 hours, a target that we meet in over 98% of cases, with an average response time of less than 80 minutes.
The collection officer will be fully briefed on what is required by your organisation so you can be confident that testing will be carried out correctly.
Concateno News
Friday 20 August 2010
OSLO: Concateno to preview new portable drug testing device at ICADTS
PRESS RELEASE Concateno to preview new portable drug testing device at ICADTS ...
Thursday 22 July 2010
UK: Calls for review of testing practice for parental substance misuse
Press Release 22 July 2010 Child health expert calls for review of testing practice for parental substance misuse A medical expert in child h...
Wednesday 07 July 2010
UK: Oxfordshire-based drug and alcohol testing company celebrates Queen’s Award win
PRESS RELEASE July 7, 2010 Oxfordshire-based drug and alcohol testing company celebrates Queen’s Award win ...
Tuesday 06 July 2010
UK: Drug and alcohol testing company supports child protection seminar
PRESS RELEASE July 6 2010 Drug and alcohol testing company supports child protection seminar Concateno sponsors ‘ Concateno, Euro...
Saturday 19 June 2010
US: Gulf Oil spill - monitoring risks of benzene exposure
Gulf oil spill: benzene exposure risks monitored by testing company Health fears addressed amid clean-up operations Concateno, Europe’s ...
Friday 18 June 2010
UK:Concateno calls for immediate introduction of drug driving detection devices
PRESS RELEASE UK:Concateno calls for immediate introduction of drug driving detection devic...
Friday 28 May 2010
When it matters most: Concateno announces awarene...
Wednesday 19 May 2010
The silent killer: one million deaths a year. Concateno supports World Hepatitis day
PRESS RELEASE The silent killer: one million deaths a year - a 'forgotten' health issue, Concateno supports global awareness on World Hepatitis d...
Wednesday 21 April 2010
Global: Concateno wins Queen's Award
Concateno’s drugs of abuse testing wins the Queen’s Award for Enterprise London, UK: Concateno, Europe’s leading drug and alcoho...
Wednesday 14 April 2010
UK: Drug and Alcohol Issues in the Transport Industry - Silverstone Conference
Advance Announcement: One day conference June 3rd Silverstone, UK Concateno is hosting a one day conference aimed specifically at the transport ind...
