Direct and Indirect Markers of Doping
February 26, 2015
There are different markers of doping used to identify the presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites) in the blood or urine of an athlete.
Month: February 2015
Selecting Athletes for Testing
February 19, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][dt_teaser type=”uploaded_image” target=”blank” style=”1″ content_size=”normal” text_align=”left” background=”no” animation=”none”][/dt_teaser][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] 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
Why do I have to sit for at least 20 minutes before USADA collects a blood sample?
February 12, 2015
To get consistent results, USADA requires athletes to remain in a seated position for a minimum of 20 minutes prior to collecting a blood sample.
USADA Named a 2015 AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner
February 10, 2015
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is proud to be a 2015 AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner.
Global DRO Day or Night
February 9, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Global DRO is available day or night. [/vc_column_text][dt_gap height=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][dt_teaser type=”uploaded_image” target=”blank” style=”1″ content_size=”normal” text_align=”left” background=”no” animation=”none”][/dt_teaser][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and Human Performance Resource Center at the Uniformed Services University Launch New Supplement, Education, and Awareness Partnership
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 with dietary supplements.