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WADA Code Compliance
Athletes and organizations must comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
Athletes can apply for TUEs to take necessary medications that are on the prohibited list for medical reasons.
Testing Protocols and Procedures
Standardized protocols must be followed during drug testing to ensure fairness and accuracy.
Out-of-Competition Testing
Drug tests can occur without warning outside of events to deter year-round doping.
Rights During Testing
Athletes have the right to a representative and an interpreter during the testing process.
Chain of Custody
The sample must be secured and tracked from collection to analysis to ensure integrity.
Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF)
An AAF is reported when a prohibited substance or method is identified in a sample.
Sample Collection
The process of collecting biological samples must respect athlete's dignity and privacy.
Analytical Testing Procedures
Laboratories conducting drug tests must adhere to strict scientific and technical guidelines.
Appeal Process
Athletes have the right to appeal doping violations and sanctions.
Prohibited List
WADA publishes a list of substances and methods that are prohibited in and out of competition.
Sanctions and Penalties
Consequences for doping violations can include disqualification, loss of results, and bans from sport.
Doping Control Officers (DCO)
Trained professionals responsible for the collection of doping samples from athletes.
Athlete's Consent
Athletes must give informed consent before undergoing drug testing.
Data Protection and Privacy
Athletes' personal data collected during testing must be handled in accordance with privacy laws and regulations.
Banned Substance Disclosure
Athletes must disclose any banned substances they have taken when asked during doping control.
Retesting of Samples
Stored samples can be retested with new technology as anti-doping science advances.
Educational Programs
Educating athletes on the rules and risks of doping is a crucial aspect of prevention.
Athlete Biological Passport
A longitudinal profile of an athlete's biomarkers of doping and doping-related effects.
Confidentiality in Disciplinary Proceedings
While doping cases are being adjudicated, confidentiality is often maintained to protect the rights of the accused.
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