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Laboratory Analysis
4. ANALYSIS 1. Selection 2. Notification 3. Sample Processing 4. Analysis
4. AnalysisHow are the results of the test determined?

All samples are sent to a WADA accredited laboratory. Samples are packaged for shipping to ensure that the security of the sample is tracked, and inspected upon arrival at the laboratory to ensure that there is no evidence of tampering.
The laboratory does not know the identity of the athlete, rather reports all results based on the unique sample code number of the collection kit. Once the sample is analyzed at the laboratory, the test results are sent to USADA, where the sample code number is matched with the documentation from the doping control process. USADA notifies all US athletes of their test results, along with their NGB and the USOC.
Doping Control Process Sample Security Video
SAMPLE SECURITY VIDEO
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