what is anti doping test

An anti-doping test is a tool used by Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) to level the playing field and protect clean sport. Athletes who compete at the national or international level are subject to doping control and can be tested anytime or anywhere by relevant National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs), International Federations (IFs), and Major Event Organizations (MEOs) . The testing process involves several stages, including notification, reporting to the doping control station, choosing a sample collection vessel (urine sample) and/or blood collection kit (blood sample), providing the sample, and signing the doping control form. There are currently three types of anti-doping tests: urine, venous blood, and dried blood spot. Once a sample is collected, it is sent to a WADA-accredited laboratory to be analyzed. The lab analysis results are reported to the respective anti-doping organization. Testing is an important part of any effective anti-doping program and is the area that most often comes to mind when thinking about anti-doping.