Test types:
There are two
types of doping tests: in-competition tests and out-of-competition tests. An
athlete can be testing at any time and anywhere, either in their
home country or abroad.
In-competition
tests:
In-competition
tests refer to doping tests performed in connection with a competition event.
Unless otherwise specified in the rules of the international or another
relevant anti doping organisation, this refers to a period starting 12 hours
prior to the competition and ending at the end of the competition and the
related collection of samples.
All known doping substances and methods and any manipulation of the sample are
tested from samples collected in connection with competitions.
The athletes are drawn or ordered to undergo testing based on ranking, for
example, or chosen for it as specified in the competition rules of the sport.
The athletes can also be ordered to take the test by name in the in-competition
tests.
Out-of-competition
tests:
Targeted doping
tests are also carried out outside of competitions. Athletes are
chosen for out-of-competition tests in a targeted manner or by drawing the
athletes to be tested during the training of a certain group or athletes on a
camp. In targeted tests. Targeted tests
are mainly carried out for testing pool and national team athletes, however,
target any athlete bound by the anti doping code for testing, both
in-competition and out-of-competition.
Sample types:
Doping tests
consist of taking a urine sample or a blood sample or both. A blood sample does
not replace a urine test, because it concerns primarily different substances
and different methods.
Urine tests:
Doping control
is most often carried out based on urine tests. The urine sample is used in analyzing
the use of prohibited substances and methods.
Blood tests:
Blood samples
may be taken for identifying prohibited substances and methods, for screening
or as a part of long-term monitoring in order to create an athlete's personal
profile.
sample
collection process:
1. athlete
selection: The athlete is selected to give sample at anytime and anywhere.
2.
Notification: The athlete will be notified by the Doping Control Officer of his
/ her selection and the DCO will clarify the rights and responsibilities of the
athlete.
3. Reporting to
doping control station: You must go immediately to DCS, and the Doping
Control Officer may permit the athlete to delay access to the DCS only under
certain conditions.
4. Sample
collection equipment Selection: The athlete has the right to choose from sealed
sample collection equipment.
5. providing
sample: The athlete will be asked to providing urine (90 milliliters) or
blood sample.
6. Sample
division: The sample will be divided into two "A" and "B"
bottles.
7.
Closure of the samples: The athlete well close the bottles "A"
and "B" as directed by the Doping Control Officer.
8. specific
gravity Measurement: The Doping Control Officer shall measure the
specific gravity of the sample to ensure that it is not dilute and is not valid
for analysis.
9. Completion
of DCF : Athletes have the right to disclose their comments regarding their
doping session. And ensure that all information is correct, including the
sample number, and the athlete receives a copy of his / her doping test form.
10. Laboratory
procedures: All samples are sent to the WADA accredited laboratories.
Athlete
responsibilities when he/she is selected for a doping test:
1. Stay within
the direct observation of DCOs in all time until the completion of the
collection of samples.
2. Provide DCOs
with an appropriate identity to identify himself.
3. Compliance
with sampling procedures - Failure to do so may violate anti-doping rules.
4 . Immediately
report to the Doping Station, unless there are good reasons for delay.