How Testing Is Conducted

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 laboratory.

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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