From Chaos to Clarity: How to Simplify the COC Form Process What is a Chain of Custody Form (COC) and why does accurately filling out the form matter? Have you ever watched a forensic TV show where a perfectly prepared case falls apart due to a flawed Chain of Custody (COC) documentation, resulting in the culprit walking free? A COC is a record that documents the collection, transfer, receipt, analysis, storage, and disposal of a sample. At every stage, someone is accountable for the sample as they possess it. Maybe you have received an incorrect order at a restaurant. It’s usually due to an error in the order. An incorrect COC form can result in vague sample information, and our analysts may not know what needs testing. That’s why it is important to fill out a COC in its entirety. The sample information section is in the middle of the COC, you can’t miss it!  Want to check out a sample COC? Click here! Ensuring that the samples are analyzed correctly is highly dependent on the information gathered in the field prior to sample submission. At Techtron, we understand that the sample collection and transport process require a team effort to keep it running smoothly. We take pride in our extensive knowledge of compliance requirements which assures our customers that their samples are handled with the utmost care, and the data will stand up to the most rigorous scrutiny. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]