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Chain of custody for couriers

How specimen couriers run chain of custody in the field — minimum fields, stop proof, and a free printable form.

Chain of custody on the road means a dated sequence of handoffs you can show a clinic without drama.

Minimum fields

Pickup · release name · time · bag/specimen ID · courier · delivery · receive name · time · exceptions

Free form

Chain of custody form — Sample Clinic / Driver A placeholders only.

When to stop using paper only

Multiple clients, STAT mixes, or a second driver. That’s when VialOps keeps the log next to the route board and invoice.

FAQ

What is CoC for couriers?

A dated sequence of handoffs you can show.

Minimum fields?

Pickup/release, bag ID, courier, delivery/receive, exceptions.

Is the form a certification?

No. Ops template only.

When you’re ready to leave the clipboard, join the free VialOps waitlist — stop proof, custody log, route board, per-stop invoice.

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Questions: hello@vialops.com

Ops guide / template only — not legal advice. Not a HIPAA certification or compliance seal. You and your clients own compliance. Not licensing advice — verify requirements with your city/state and the labs or clinics you serve.