Maintaining Evidence Integrity during Testing

In our lab, we’ve been emphasizing the importance of evidence integrity more than ever, especially during the testing phase. Recently, I had an incident where a sample’s chain of custody was nearly compromised due to improper labeling; it made me realize how crucial it’s to have clear protocols and double-check processes in place for every single sample. What measures do you all take to ensure nothing slips through the cracks?

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