Affixed Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Affixed and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Collector dates seals, donor initials seals The collector, not the donor, writes the date on the seals. After the seals are affixed to the specimen vials, the donor is requested to initial the seals.Note: The collector must not ask the donor to initial the seals while they are attached to the control form. The seals must be initialed only after they are placed on the vials. Inform the donor to use care during the initialing process to avoid damaging the seals. | View Page |
| Donor refuses to complete paperwork Refusal to Complete Donor Certification on Pink Copy of CCF or Initial Security Strips.If the donor refuses to complete the donor certification on the pink copy of the CCF, or refuses to initial the security strips after they have been affixed to the specimen vials, this is not considered a refusal to test. Do not debate with the donor. It is the responsibility of the collector to note the fact in the "Remarks" section of the CCF. Failure to do so may result in a Fatal Flaw. The MRO may not release the results of the drug screen unless the collector has noted in the "Remarks" section why the donor certification was not completed.Refusal to Provide ID or Social Security NumberIf the donor refuses to provide the collector with an ID or Social Security Number, this is not considered a refusal to test. The collector must make a notation of the fact in the "Remarks" section of the CCF. Failure to do so may result in a Fatal Flaw. After making the notation, the collector continues with the collection. | View Page |
| Dry Ice If dry ice is used as a refrigerant, it must be placed outside the secondary packaging. Interior supports must be provided to secure the secondary packaging in the original position after the dry ice has dissipated. The packaging must be designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas to prevent a buildup of pressure that could rupture the packaging. A "miscellaneous hazardous materials" label (class 9) must be affixed to the outer package along with a "dry ice" label that includes the UN designation "UN 1845." The net quantity (weight) of the dry ice must also be stated. If the package (category B or exempt substance) is sent through the mail, the amount of dry ice that can be used is limited to 5 pounds, unless advanced arrangements have been made. | View Page |