SCHEDULE 1 (b) All Samples shall be sent by a courier (to ensure that the Samples and related documentation will be transported in a manner that protects the integrity, identity and security of the shipment). Samples shall always be transported to the WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA), as soon as reasonably practicable after the completion of the Sample collection session. (c) Samples shall be transported in a manner which minimises the potential for Sample degradation due to factors such as time delays and extreme temperature variations. Refrigeration or freezing of Samples may be required prior to transport by the courier if the Samples were collected in a country that does not have regular courier services or if the laboratory where the Samples are to be analysed is a great distance away from the point of dispatch. (d) All Samples forwarded to WADA accredited laboratories (or as otherwise approved by WADA) shall be placed in suitable transport containers or bags. Copies of each Player’s Doping Control form, which shall only contain details of the Sample code, declared medications and other relevant information for the laboratory and which does not reveal the identity of the Player shall accompany the Samples to the laboratory. (e) A summary of all Sample codes collected shall be recorded on the relevant document and shall also be forwarded to the WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA) with the sealed Samples. (f) If sending the Samples to a WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA) outside of the country of where the Samples were collected a customs declaration may be required to accompany the Samples. 20. WADA Accredited Laboratory (a) World Rugby, the Union or Tournament Organiser shall ensure that the WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA) where the Samples are being analysed confirms receipt of the Samples sent, that the Samples delivered correspond with the accompanying paperwork and that there is no evidence of any tampering of the Samples. If there is any evidence of tampering then World Rugby, the Union or Tournament Organiser shall consider whether the Sample shall be voided. (b) The WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved) shall proceed to analyse the “A” Sample for Prohibited Substances as per the current WADA Prohibited List 21. Result Management (a) If the “A” Sample returns a negative result then the WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA) shall report this to World Rugby, the Union or Tournament Organiser (as Last update: 14 January, 2015 426
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