Doping Control Process

STEP 1: ATHLETE SELECTION

An athlete can be selected for the doping control process at any time and any place. Selection may occur in three ways:

1. Medal: Athletes who win medals are selected for doping control to ensure fairness in competitions.
2. Random: Athletes can be randomly selected for testing, irrespective of their performance or rank.
3. Target: Specific athletes may be targeted for doping control based on intelligence or suspicion.

STEP 2: NOTIFICATION

You will be notified by a Doping Control Officer (DCO) or Chaperone about your selection for doping control. They will ask you to sign a form to confirm that you understand your rights and responsibilities related to the doping control process.

STEP 3: REPORTING TO THE DOPING CONTROL STATION

Athletes should report for their test immediately. The Doping Control Officer may allow a delay in reporting - however only for a valid reason

STEP 4: CHOOSE VESSEL

The athlete will choose a urine sample collection vessel from the selection made available by the Doping Control Officer If a blood sample is collected, the athlete will choose a blood collection kit from the selection made available by the Doping Control Officer

STEP 5:URINE SAMPLE COLLECTION

The DCO or chaperone will witness the passing of the urine sample, ensuring a minimum of X ml is collected. A blood collection officer (BCO) will draw blood from the athlete using two vials, which will become the A and B samples.

STEP 6: BLOOD SAMPLE COLLECTION

A blood collection officer (BCO) will draw blood from the athlete using two vials, which will become the A and B samples.

STEP 7: SAMPLE SEALING

The athlete will seal the A and B bottles. The DCO will measure the specific gravity of the urine sample and, if necessary, collect additional samples. The BCO will then collect a blood sample via venipuncture or a DBS method. The collected samples will be labeled and placed into the appropriate kits for further analysis.

STEP 8: COMPLETING THE DOPING CONTROL FORM (DCF)

The athlete completes the DCF, either in paper or digital format, with the DCO. The athlete is asked to provide personal information, a list of substances or methods used, and any comments they may have related to the doping control process. The athlete receives a print or digital copy of the DCF.

STEP 9: SAMPLE ANALYSIS

The athlete's sealed sample is secured and sent to a WADA-accredited laboratory. The laboratory copy of the Doping Control Form (DCF) that accompanies the sample is kept anonymous, indicating only the sample bottle number, sport, and the athlete's gender.