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Explore the amazing technological advances in Chain of Custody (CoC) services for environmental testing. Discover the CoC evolution 40 years later from the 1970s paper-based problems to a seamless flow of information from sample collection to lab analysis. Learn how to eliminate confusion, errors, and delays with secure data transfer, automated processes, and real-time notifications.
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icedm 2013 conference discussion Online Chain of Custody Service for Environmental Testing Efficient. Accurate. Reliable.
CoC evolution 40 Years Later 1970s
problems with all those paper CoCs • Double entry of data • Transcription errors • Confusing & Hard to read Undermines the integrity of chain of custody
why does that approach persist? Inertia Can’t connect the dots Sample Collector 30° Engineer Lab
seamless flow of information Field Lab Office
automate the process – efficiency and accuracy • Secure transfer of data between you and the lab • Pre-entered analysis methods • Use previous CoCs to create new ones • Flag samples with short hold times and short turnaround • Notify lab courier that samples are ready • Find out when sample shipment is received Eliminate confusion, error, and delay.