Chain of custody (CoC) is the documented process that tracks a water or environmental sample from bottle preparation through collection, transport, and laboratory analysis — ensuring data integrity and legal defensibility. In this expert interview, Derek Herb of Hawk Mountain Labs (Hazleton, PA) explains what CoC really covers, who is responsible, common pitfalls like incomplete forms and unsecured samples, and what a properly prepared CoC form should include.
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