Guidelines for Sample Collection

The Guidelines for Sample Collection (Guidelines), are a third-level, non-mandatory document that supports the International Standard for Testing and Investigation (ISTI), specifically requirements related to Sample Collection procedures.

Where the ISTI gives a minimum of what to do, the Guidelines aim to help you understand how to do it, giving you examples and suggestions, and showing you how to go above and beyond the requirements where possible.

The processes outlined in this document promote good practice, assisting Testing Authorities (TAs) and Sample Collection Authorities (SCAs) in the development of systems, processes and protocols to support an effective sample collection session of athletes by Sample Collection Personnel (SCP).