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Testing

Results management

The Tank

 

ASADA can store samples in its deep-freeze facility, called the Tank, for up to eight years, and retrospectively analyse the samples to detect prohibited substances and methods, and enforce sanctions against guilty athletes.

If ASADA is advised by the laboratory that a sample has recorded an adverse analytical finding (or positive result), which is the presence of a substance or doping method on the WADA Prohibited List, you will be notified.

Urine

If your ‘A’ sample returns an adverse analytical finding, you have the right to have the ‘B’ sample analysed to confirm the result.

If your ‘A’ sample returns and adverse analytical finding, ASADA can test your ‘B’ sample without your consent.

Blood

If the sample returns an adverse analytical finding, you have the right to have confirmatory procedures performed.

 

Watch a video on rule violations and results management [streaming FLV - 17.04 MB]

 

Lab testing of an athlete's sample

Lab testing of an athlete's sample.