Method of securing a chain of custody of a specimen of a donor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9018015
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13908833

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A method of securing a chain of custody of a specimen of a donor prevents tampering with or accidental mismanagement of the specimen. The method includes providing a tamper evident seal operable to indicate that an assaying device has been tampered with once the seal is sealed, the seal including a label having at least one portion including a machine-readable indicia area. The assaying device comprises a collection cup and a cap that carries at least one test strip.

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  • ESCREEN, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Birkner, David A Wayland, US 12 194
Goodin, John W Coto de Caza, US 71 1333
Lappe, Murray I Beverly Hills, US 8 89
Patten, Keith Los Angeles, US 13 149
Whitford, Bill Woodland Hills, US 14 159

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