Testing Chain

1. Selection of athlete.

1. Selection of athlete.

2. Visit by testing officer at point where athlete has indicated he/she will be available.

3. Provision of sample.

4. Selection and sealing of containers.

5. Transfer to lab.

6. Testing of sample A.

7. If negative, B sample destroyed.

8. If positive, finding reported.

9. Hearing by governing body.

10. Decision on penalty if offence has occurred.

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