//Athlete Biological Passport
THE ATHLETE BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT (ABP)
The fundamental principle of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is to monitor selected biological variables over time that indirectly reveal the effects of doping, rather than attempting to detect the doping substance or method itself.
Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) can integrate the ABP into the larger framework of
a robust anti-doping program in order to:
Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) can integrate the ABP into the larger framework of
a robust anti-doping program in order to:
- Identify athletes requiring further attention through intelligent and timely interpretation of Passport data. The ABP provides valuable information that can be used to direct anti-doping activities such as Target Testing or investigations more effectively; and
- Pursue possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in accordance with Article 2.2 (Use or attempted use by an athlete of a prohibited substance or a prohibited method) of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)
The ABP Program
The ABP Program is based on a combination of statistical analysis of laboratory results and human evaluation of Passport data in order to identify athletes or specific samples requiring further attention.
The ABP Program is currently composed of two modules:
1. The Haematological Module, introduced in December 2009, which aims to identify enhancement of oxygen transport, including use of erythropoiesisstimulating agents (ESAs) and any form of blood transfusion or manipulation. This Module considers a panel of biomarkers of blood doping that are measured in an athlete’s blood sample.
2. The Steroidal Module, introduced in January 2014, which aims to identify use of anabolic androgenic steroids (EAAS) when administered exogenously (i.e. not naturally produced by the human body) and other anabolic agents, such as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS). This Module considers a panel of biomarkers of steroid doping measured in an athlete’s urine sample.
The ABP Program is currently composed of two modules:
1. The Haematological Module, introduced in December 2009, which aims to identify enhancement of oxygen transport, including use of erythropoiesisstimulating agents (ESAs) and any form of blood transfusion or manipulation. This Module considers a panel of biomarkers of blood doping that are measured in an athlete’s blood sample.
2. The Steroidal Module, introduced in January 2014, which aims to identify use of anabolic androgenic steroids (EAAS) when administered exogenously (i.e. not naturally produced by the human body) and other anabolic agents, such as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS). This Module considers a panel of biomarkers of steroid doping measured in an athlete’s urine sample.
HOW DOES THE ABP BENEFIT ?
It is an excellent tool to catch the cheats and deter doping, so helps better protect each and every clean athlete.
It is often quicker and simpler than urine testing. protect each and every clean athlete.
It can double-up as a health screen: as an athlete, you can access your recent
test values in ADAMS and check parameters such as Haematocrit,
Haemoglobin and red blood cell count, which will help you pick up on signs of
illness, infection, anaemia and over-training.
It is, however, extremely important to complete the form accurately, particularly
relating to recent altitude stays/use, heavy blood loss and/or transfusion, recent
hard exercise or exposure to extreme temperatures, as these can all have an
impact on your values.protect each and every clean athlete.