Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for sample collection from racing personnel.
- Process for selecting racing participants to be sampled is confirmed with stewards.
- Preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags are confirmed.
- Collecting area and equipment are secured.
- Racing participants required for non-blood sample collection are identified and escorted to collecting area.
- Collect samples from racing personnel.
- Collection procedures and rights and obligations are explained to racing participant.
- Urine collection procedure and protocols are followed.
- Modesty of person is maintained within limitations of the collection protocols.
- Other non-blood samples are taken in accordance with protocols and procedures.
- Chain of custody of sampling equipment , documentation and sample is maintained.
- Swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols are followed.
- Contingency plans are employed when sample cannot be provided within time frame .
- Safety of self and personnel is maintained during collection process.
- Complete sample reports.