What happens once in the doping control station?

Once in the doping control station, sample collection begins. Athletes will be asked to provide a urine and/or blood sample.

For urine sample collection:

• Athletes will choose a sample collection kit – make sure that it is sealed, intact and that all the numbers are the same.
• A DCO who is the same gender as the athlete will witness the sample being provided. 
• Athletes will divide the urine sample into “A” and “B” bottles and seal them.
• Athletes will review and sign a Doping Control Form (DCF). A copy will be given to them, or sent to their email address.

For blood sample collection:

Sometimes, blood is collected. The process is very similar:

• Blood will be collected by a Blood Control Officer (BCO) who is trained in taking blood and has adequate qualifications. 
• Athletes need to be seated for 10 minutes (at rest) before blood can be taken.
• When an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) blood test is collected, athletes must not have competed or trained in the two hours prior. So, an athlete may need chaperoning for an extended period of time if they have recently been active.

For athletes who are minors or who have an impairment, specific modifications can be made to the testing process.

If there are any concerns about the doping control process, athletes can write them down on the DCF.