Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter B - Merchant Marine Officers and Seamen |
Part 16 - Chemical Testing |
Subpart C - XXX |
§ 16.320 - Chain of custody.
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(a) A chain of custody for each specimen to be chemically tested shall be established and maintained from the time of specimen collection through the testing of the specimen.
(b) If a specimen is not immediately prepared for shipment, it shall be safeguarded during temporary storage.
(c) Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of persons handling specimens.