What needs to be clarified
Trace the documented connection between the participant, packaging and examined sample without treating a missing entry as an established accusation.
Materials to prepare
- The complete report, appendices and list of examined samples
- Collection, packaging and transfer records showing original identifiers
- Registration details and available correspondence about the number change
What to compare
- Compare identifiers at each documented transfer stage
- Identify entries linking the old number to the new one
- Separate supported information from questions requiring the laboratory’s explanation
Possible outcome of the analysis
A possible outcome is a sample comparison table and a focused request about the missing documentary link.
Limits of the conclusions
A number mismatch alone does not prove substitution, and documentary review does not replace laboratory testing.