WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Players can be tested by any Anti-Doping Organisation that has authority over the player. Under the World Anti-Doping Code, players have to be available for sample collection at all relevant times to comply with legitimate anti-doping activities.
WADA does not normally undertake testing itself, it is more likely to be either direct testing by FIBA or an Anti-Doping Organisation.
Athletes may be required to submit a sample for doping control anytime, anywhere. Testing can be conducted during competition (at an event) or out-of-competition (at team training, home or at a training venue).
All methods of testing follow the same basic sample collection procedures, using the same sampling equipment and follow the same standards for testing as set out in the World Anti-Doping Code.
A Doping Control Officer (DCO) or chaperone will notify athletes of selection and outline rights and responsibilities. Selected athletes should report to the Doping Control Station for testing immediately.
Athletes can request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for a valid reason (for example attending a medal ceremony) but must remain in direct observation of the DCO or chaperon at all times after being told to provide a sample.
Athletes can have a representative and interpreter present. They can also ask for more information on the doping process, including clarification on the consequences of not complying.
There will be a choice of individually sealed collection equipment available and athletes will be asked to provide a sample that will be witnessed by a DCO or chaperone. Athletes may also be asked to provide a blood sample.
A minimum 90mL of urine is required for all samples and this will be split into an A and B bottle. Athletes will seal the A and B bottles in accordance with the DCO’s instructions. The DCO will measure the specific gravity of the sample to ensure it is not too diluted to analyze.
You have the right to provide comments on the Doping Control Form regarding the conduct of your doping control session. They must make sure all of the information is correct, including the sample code number. They will receive a copy of the doping control form.
All samples are then sent to WADA accredited laboratories.
After arrival at the laboratory, the sample will be inspected for any evidence of tampering or leaking. The A Sample will then be anonymously analysed. If a positive is reported, the laboratory will perform a confirmation procedure.
If the positive result is confirmed, the results of the analysis will be reported on ADAMS and notified to FIBA and other relevant anti-doping organisations.
The B Sample will be securely stored. If THE A Sample is reported as positive, players will have the right to request the analysis of the B Sample.
Samples can be stored for up to 10 years. FIBA can choose to retest samples at any time within these 10 years.
Even if a sample was negative when first tested, advancing technologies may detect substances that were not detected before. FIBA does implement a long-term sample storage program.