Evidential integrity, end to end.

Chain-of-Custody Procedures

When samples must stand up to legal or regulatory scrutiny, our chain-of-custody service provides a fully documented, tamper-evident workflow from identity verification to laboratory hand-off.

What’s included

Everything handled by our nurse-led team.

  • Photographic ID verification
  • Signed consent and witness documentation
  • Tamper-evident packaging with unique seals
  • Signed transfer logs at every handover
  • Detailed audit trail for legal disclosure

Our process

Calm, clinical, fully documented.

  1. 01

    Scope

    We align with your solicitor or compliance team.

  2. 02

    Verify

    Identity, photography and consent captured on site.

  3. 03

    Seal

    Samples sealed in tamper-evident chain-of-custody bags.

  4. 04

    Transfer

    Documented handover to your accredited laboratory.

Frequently asked

Your questions, answered.

Who can witness the collection?+

A second registered professional from our team, or an agreed independent witness.

Do you retain documentation?+

Yes — securely, in line with UK data protection law and your retention requirements.

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