What’s the difference between a direct and indirect marker of doping? When the laboratory method detects the presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites) in the blood or urine of an athlete, it is known as a direct marker of doping. Indirect markers are biological variables that can be measured and are related to…
Selecting Athletes for Testing USADA staff go to great lengths to develop an efficient and effective test distribution plan that allocates our resources intelligently. Factors for determining tests align with WADA’s International Standards for Testing and Investigations and may include: Physical demands of the sport and possible performance-enhancing effects that doping may elicit Doping analysis…
Why does USADA require that I sit for at least 20 minutes prior to collecting a blood sample? Water in the body moves readily from the blood vessels into the space between the cells in the body. Posture has a strong effect on how much water flows into or out of the blood vessels. Research…
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is proud to be a 2015 AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner. The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication. Work ranges from digital engagement campaigns to audio and video production, website development,…
Global DRO is available day or night. If you find yourself at the pharmacy wondering what over-the-counter medicines you can take, USADA has an important resource for you. GlobalDRO.org is a website designed to provide easy access to information about the prohibited status of medications day or night, and is mobile accessible so you can…
February 9, 2015 The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Consortium for Health and Military Performance’s Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) today announced an important new partnership created to provide robust educational resources designed to help service members understand and navigate the potential dangers associated…