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Maintain Unbroken Chain of Custody for Every Lab Sample

Testing labs need documented chain of custody or results get thrown out. Log every custody transfer of each sample with timestamps and handlers for a defensible record.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Every sample carries an unbroken, timestamped custody chain — results stand up to any challenge.
  1. 1

    Log Collection

    The sample enters the ledger at collection with handler and time.

  2. 2

    Record Each Transfer

    Every custody hand-off logs the from-handler, to-handler and timestamp.

  3. 3

    Detect Gaps

    Add a check flagging any unexplained custody gap.

  4. 4

    Produce the Record

    Any sample pulls its complete custody chain on demand.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test sample. Confirm transfers log cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

Why is chain of custody critical?

A single undocumented transfer can invalidate results in court or accreditation — the unbroken chain is the whole point.

Accreditation link?

The ledger directly supports the custody documentation ISO and forensic accreditations require.

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