Dried Blood Spot

Dried blood spot (DBS) analysis is the latest tool designed to strengthen the overall system, protect athletes and contribute to the level playing field they deserve.
Unlike the more intrusive conventional urine and blood sample collection methods, DBS requires just a few drops of blood, collected via a finger or upper arm prick.
The blood is applied to a special type of absorbent support such as paper, which is then sealed and sent to a WADA-accredited laboratory for testing

Procedures

The DBS Testing Procedure:

Select a DBS kit and make sure the plastic seal is intact.
Open the kit and take out its contents.
Make sure the code numbers of all the elements of the kit are matching.
The tip of your finger is cleaned and pricked with a sterile lancet device.
A blood drop is deposited on the collection card.
The blood drop flows into the collection card and generates spots on the paper.
The Doping Control Officer (DCO) applies pressure on the puncture spot for 30-60 seconds.
The DCO closes the collection card.
The sample is sealed.
Check the Doping Control Form and, if all the information is correct, sign it.