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REGULATION 21 SCHEDULE 1 it. If there is any evidence of tampering the Player should select a new partial Sample kit. (c) The Player shall then open the partial kit and check that the bottle is clean before pouring the urine from the collection vessel into the partial Sample kit bottle. The Player shall then close the bottle and seal it as directed by the DCO. The DCO shall then check in full view of the Player that the container has been properly sealed and check that there is no leakage. (d) The identity of the insufficient Sample shall be recorded on the Doping Control form along with the time of Sample collection, volume of urine and the Player’s signature. (e) The Doping Control form and partial Sample shall be kept secure by the DCO until the Player is ready to provide another Sample. The Player shall return to the waiting area and remain under continuous observation by a Chaperone/DCO pending provision of his further Sample. The Player shall be given the opportunity to hydrate. (f) When the Player is ready to provide more urine, a new sealed collection vessel should be selected by the Player. The Player shall be advised of the amount of urine required to meet the minimum 90ml level. The Player should again provide his Sample in accordance with section 11 of this Schedule. (g) When the DCO is satisfied that the minimum volume have been met and before removing the seal to open the sealed partial Sample, the DCO and the Player should check the code number of the partial kit/bottle in which the Player’s partial Sample is stored against the code number recorded on the Doping Control form. The Player and DCO shall ensure that the seal has not been tampered with. Any irregularity with the integrity of the seal/s will be recorded by the DCO and investigated if required. (h) The DCO shall then direct the Player to break the seal and combine the urine collected from the Player in the previous collection and add this urine to the subsequent collection in the collection vessel. The total volume shall be checked by the DCO to determine if the minimum requirements have been met. If the Sample is still insufficient in volume, the partial Sample sealing and recording procedures shall be repeated. (i) Once a combined urine volume of 90ml has been provided the standard division and sealing procedures should be followed as set out in section 12 of this Schedule. 19. Transportation of Samples to the Laboratory (a) The sealed Samples should be securely stored pending their dispatch to a WADA accredited laboratory (or as otherwise approved by WADA) for analysis. Last update: 14 January, 2015 425


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