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Testing Procedures – Urine, Blood & the ABP

Introduction to Doping Control

Testing is one of the essential tools used to protect clean sport by detecting and deterring doping. Testing is a crucial part of the doping control process which protects athletes who we support to feel confident, proud and knowledgeable about their contributions to clean sport when tested.

Athletes can be tested by a National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), a National Olympic Committee (NOC), a Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO), the International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF), a Major Event Organiser (MEO) or the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). These organisations can delegate testing to a third party, such as the ITA.

What to expect during the Doping Control Process

The doping control process is clearly defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency. This means that no matter where and when an athlete is tested, the process should remain the same.

The key steps of the doping control process are listed out in this Doping Control resource prepared by the International Testing Agency, available in multiple languages.

To learn more about the doping control process, please watch this ITA webinar on urine and blood sample collection.

Rights & Responsibilities during Sample Collection

Athletes have a number of rights and responsibilities during sample collection.

Athlete rights during sample collection are to:

Have a representative accompany them during the process.
Request an interpreter, if one is available.
Ask for Chaperone’s/Doping Control Officer’s identification.
Ask any questions.
Be clear on the type of sample being collected (urine, blood serum, dried blood spot).
Request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for a valid reason (e.g., attending a victory ceremony, receiving necessary medical attention, warming down or finishing a training session).
Request special assistance or modifications to the testing process for injury or impairment.
Record any comments or concerns on the Doping Control Form.

Athlete responsibilities during sample collection are to:

Report for testing immediately unless delayed for a valid reason.
Show valid identification (usually a government-issued ID).
Remain in direct sight of the Sample Collection Personnel following notification.
Comply with all doping control requirements.

Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)

The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an individual electronic profile that tracks selected biological markers in an individual athlete’s blood and urine sample over multiple tests. Over time, the ABP can show the effects of doping rather than the presence of a prohibited substance in a sample.

You can learn more about the ABP in the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Athlete Hub’s Testing page.