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IHSA Performance-Enhancing Drug Testing Policies, continued
5. Athletes may not carry any item other than his/her beaker into the restroom when providing a specimen. The athlete must remove all outer clothing (e.g., jackets, sweaters). Any problem or concern should be brought to the attention of the certified collector or client representative for documentation. Athletes must wash and dry hands prior to urination.
6. A collector, serving as a monitor to assure the integrity of the specimen until the designated volume of urine has been collected. The monitor must secure the room being used for the monitored collection so that no one except the athlete and the monitor can enter it until after the collection has been completed. Dying agents will be added to toilet bowls to prevent sample substitution and any unsupervised access to water will be eliminated during the collection process.
7. Monitors must be members of the official drug-testing crew and of the same gender as the athlete providing the sample. The procedure requires the athlete to empty contents of all pockets and place in container to be left in a location where the athlete and the monitor can observe. The monitor must request the athlete raise his/her shirt high enough to observe the midsection area completely ruling out any attempt to manipulate or substitute a sample.
8. The monitor will allow the athlete to enter the stall and close the door for privacy during the voiding process. If the monitor hears sounds or makes other observations indicating an attempt to tamper with a specimen, there must be an additional collection under direct supervision.
9. Once a specimen is provided, the athlete is responsible for keeping the collection beaker closed and controlled. The monitor will escort the athlete to the collection processing area.
10. Fluids and food given to athletes who have difficulty voiding must be from sealed containers (approved by the collector) that are opened and consumed in the station. These items must be free of any banned substances.
11. If the specimen is incomplete, the athlete must remain in the collection station until the sample is completed. An initial temperature reading from the beaker will be recorded. During this period, the athlete is responsible for keeping the collection beaker closed and controlled.
12. If the specimen is incomplete and the athlete must leave the collection station for a reason approved by the collector, the specimen must be discarded.
13. Upon return to the collection station, the athlete will begin the collection procedure again.
14. The collection processor will pour off a small volume of the specimen into a separate container to perform specimen validity
checks. Specific gravity will be measured first, and if in range, the collector will measure the pH of the urine in the presence of
the athlete.
15. If the urine has a specific gravity below 1.005 (1.010 if measured with a reagent strip), the specimen will be discarded by the
athlete. The athlete must remain in the collection station until another specimen is provided. The athlete will provide another
specimen.
16. If the urine has pH greater than 7.5 (with reagent strip or digital meter), the specimen will be discarded by the athlete. The athlete
must remain in the collection station until another specimen is provided. No more than 3 urine specimens with a pH greater than 7.5 will be collected. If the urine has a pH less than 4.5 (with reagent strip or digital meter) will be sent to the laboratory and the student-athlete is required to remain in the collection station until another specimen is provided.
17. If the urine has a specific gravity above 1.005 (1.010 if measured with a reagent strip) and the urine has a pH between 4.5 and 7.5 inclusive, the specimen will be processed and sent to the laboratory.
18. The laboratory will make final determination of specimen adequacy.
19. If the laboratory determines that an athlete’s specimen is inadequate for analysis, at the client’s discretion, another specimen
may be collected.
20. If an athlete is suspected of manipulating specimens (e.g., via dilution), the client will have the authority to perform additional
tests on the athlete.
21. Once a specimen has been provided that meets the on-site specific gravity and pH parameters, the athlete will select a specimen
collection kit and a uniquely numbered Chain of Custody Form (or uniquely numbered set of bar code seals) from a supply of
such.
22. A collector will record the specific gravity and pH values.
23. For split sample packaging, the collector will pour approximately 60 mL of the specimen into the “A vial” and the remaining
amount (approximately 20 mL) into the “B vial.” For single sample packaging, the collector will pour 50 mL into the “A vial.”
Samples will be shipped to a WADA accredited laboratory.
24. The collector will place the cap on each vial in the presence of the athlete; the collector will then seal each vial in the required
manner under the observation of the athlete and witness (if present).
25. Vials and forms (if any) sent to the laboratory shall not contain the name of the athlete.
26. All sealed specimens will be secured in a shipping case. The collector will prepare the case for forwarding.
27. The athlete, processing collector, monitor and witness (if present) will sign affidavits on the Custody and Control Form (paper
or paperless) affirming all procedures were followed as described in the protocol. Any deviation from the procedures must be
described and recorded. If deviations are alleged, the athlete will be required to provide another specimen.
28. After the collection has been completed, the specimens will be forwarded to the laboratory and copies of any forms forwarded
to the designated persons.
29. The specimens become the property of the client.
30. If the athlete does not comply with the collection process, the collector will notify the client representative/site coordinator and
third party administrator responsible for management of the drug-testing program.
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