Abstract
Virtual drug testing: redefining sample collection in a global pandemic.
Highlights
Protecting the integrity of sport & the doping control process The recent global COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis with far-reaching impacts on sport
With world sporting events canceled or postponed to limit the spread of infectious disease among athletes and the public and athletes adapting their training programs within the safety and protection of their own homes, global anti-doping programs face the challenge of protecting the health and wellbeing of athletes and sample collection personnel while continuing to pursue the detection and deterrence value of anti-doping testing programs
Virtual drug testing as an innovative alternative to complement traditional in-person doping control Virtual sport drug testing via remote sample collection personnel has been piloted by the United States AntiDoping Agency (USADA) in order to maintain strict physical distancing and protect the health of elite Olympic
Summary
Protecting the integrity of sport & the doping control process The recent global COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis with far-reaching impacts on sport. This aims to achieve global standards and harmonization of the operational aspects of anti-doping programs including sample collection and analysis, the results management process, protection of privacy and personal information, the list of prohibited substances and methods, the Therapeutic Use Exemption process, the athlete whereabouts system, intelligence and investigations practices and Code signatories’ rights and responsibilities with code compliance.
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