Partial Sample Procedure - Signed by DCO - Doping Control Officer s Training Tool Kit. Manual

Signed by DCO

6.4 Partial Sample Procedure

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to describe the process for handling and documenting any partial sample that may be provided by an Athlete.

Actions

1. If the required volume of urine (i.e. 90 mL) is not provided, the DCO shall inform the Athlete that additional urine shall be collected to meet the minimum volume

requirements.

NOTE: The Athlete should retain control of the collection vessel. The collection vessel

must be in clear view of the DCO or Chaperone at all times.

2. The DCO should record the volume of urine of the partial sample in the Partial Sample section of the Doping Control Form.

3. The DCO will ask the Athlete to choose a partial sample kit (a choice of at least three (3) is recommended). The Athlete will be asked to ensure that the packaging for the partial sample kit is properly sealed, clean and intact and that he/she is satisfied with the kit. 4. The DCO will ask the Athlete to open the partial sample kit.

NOTE: The Athlete Representative, if present, or the DCO may assist the Athlete if

requested to do so by the Athlete. If this is the case, it should be documented on a Supplementary Report Form.

5. The DCO should ask the Athlete to read the partial sample kit number so it can be recorded on the Doping Control Form. The DCO should also visually confirm the number before recording it.

6. The DCO should ask the Athlete to seal the partial sample kit. If an Athlete has trouble during the sealing procedure and requests assistance, it is preferable that the Athlete’s Representative (if present) assist the Athlete. The DCO may also help if requested by the Athlete.

7. The DCO will record the time that the partial sample was sealed in the Partial Sample section of the Doping Control Form and show the Athlete the number recorded.

8. The DCO and Athlete will initial the Doping Control Form, in the Partial Sample section, acknowledging that the recorded details are correct.

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10.While waiting to provide additional urine, the Athlete shall remain under continuous observation of the Chaperone or DCO and should be given an opportunity to hydrate.

NOTE: The DCO or Chaperone may offer the Athlete a choice of sealed beverages. The

DCO or Chaperone should never handle unsealed food or beverages. It is the Athlete’s choice to either consume his/her own beverage or chose from the selection offered by the DCO or Chaperone.

11.When the Athlete is ready to provide additional urine, the Athlete should be instructed to select a new collection vessel and the Urine Sample Collection Procedureshould be followed (See reference 6.1).

12.When additional urine has been provided the DCO and the Athlete will check that the partial sample kit is sealed and intact, and confirm its identity by checking partial sample kit number.

NOTE: If, during the inspection of the partial sample kit, tampering is evident, or if the

partial sample number does not correspond with what is written on the Doping Control Form, the DCO should refer to the Additional Sample Procedure (See reference 6.5). 13.The Athlete should open the sealed partial sample kit.

14.The Athlete will be instructed to select a new collection vessel (a choice of at least three (3) is recommended) and begin combining the samples, starting with the first partial sample provided and each subsequent sample until at least90 mL is obtained.

NOTE: If an Athlete provides more than 90 mL of urine, the DCO will ensure that all of

the urine is combined.

15.If the combined urine volume is still less than 90 mL, the Athlete shall select a new partial sample kit and repeat the partial sample procedure until the combined volume meets the minimum required volume of urine.

NOTE: If an Athlete provides more than two (2) partial samples, then the DCO should

use a new Doping Control Form in order to record the additional partial sample kit numbers. Should an additional Doping Control Form be used for the same Athlete, the DCO shall transcribe all Athlete information from the first Doping Control Form to the additional form.

16.Once the combined urine volume is at least 90 mL, the sample can be processed. The last person who witnessed the sample provision must sign and print his/her name on the Doping Control Form, in the Confirmation of Procedure for Urine on the Urine Sample

Witness line. Proceed to the Urine Sample Processing Procedure (See reference 6.2).

NOTE: The DCO should aim to ensure that the same Chaperone or DCO observes the

different partial samples and additional samples (where appropriate) for the same Athlete to ensure consistency and total chain of custody with the Athlete. If the same person who witnessed the initial partial sample provision did not witness the additional urine provision(s), the last witness should sign the Doping Control Form, in the Urine

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Form to record the witnessing of the previous sample provision. The DCO should also provide details as to why the same person did not witness each provision.

6.4 Partial Sample Procedure

Summary Checklist

 If an Athlete provides less than 90 mL of urine then the partial sample process should be initiated

 The Athlete selects a partial sample kit and uses it to seal the partial sample  The partial sample kit number, volume and time sealed is recorded on the Doping

Control Form in the Partial Sample section

 The Athlete and DCO initials the partial sample section of the Doping Control Form  The DCO maintains custody of the partial sample

 The DCO instructs the Athlete to select a new collection vessel and to begin combining the samples, starting with the first partial sample provided and each subsequent sample until at least

 If the combined sample is still below the minimum required volume of urine (i.e. 90 mL) then the procedure should be repeated until the minimum is achieved

90 mL is obtained

 Once the required volume (i.e. 90 mL) of urine is provided, the DCO proceeds to the Urine Sample Processing Procedure

In document Doping Control Officer s Training Tool Kit. Manual (Page 63-67)