Doping Control & Testing

Learn about the testing process, sample collection, and your rights and responsibilities.

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The Testing Process

Testing can be conducted at any time and any place. It involves the collection of blood and/or urine samples to detect the presence of prohibited substances or methods.

1

Notification

A Doping Control Officer (DCO) will notify you that you have been selected for testing and inform you of your rights and responsibilities.

2

Reporting to Doping Control Station

You must report immediately to the station. You will be chaperoned from the point of notification until the process is complete.

3

Sample Collection

You will provide a sample under the direct supervision of a DCO or chaperone of the same gender.

4

Sealing and Labeling

You will seal your own samples in secure kits and ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out.

5

Laboratory Analysis

You will be notified of the results in case your sample is positive for doping.

Athlete Rights

  • To have a representative and/or interpreter present.
  • To request additional information about the sample collection process.
  • To request a delay in reporting to the Doping Control Station (DCS) for valid reasons.
  • To record comments on the Doping Control Form about the process.

Athlete Responsibilities

  • To remain within direct observation of the DCO/chaperone.
  • To produce appropriate identification.
  • To comply with sample collection procedures.
  • To report immediately for testing.

Testing Statistics Dashboard

Comprehensive breakdown of In-Competition (IC) and Out-of-Competition (OOC) testing conducted per sport annually.

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Total Tests
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In-Competition (IC)
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Out-of-Competition (OOC)
Sport Name In-Competition (IC) Out-of-Competition (OOC) Total Samples

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be tested?
Any athlete who is a national, resident, license-holder, or member of a national sports federation is subject to testing. Additionally, EGY-NADO has the authority to test any international athlete who is currently present in Egypt for training or competition.
Can I be tested at home?
Yes. Out-of-competition testing is conducted with no advanced notice and can take place at your home, training venue, or any other location at any time.
What if I miss a test?
For athletes in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP), any combination of three missed tests and/or whereabouts filing failures within a 12-month period constitutes an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) and may lead to a sanction.
What if I retire and want to return to sport?
If you are in a Registered Testing Pool and retire, you cannot immediately return to National or International competition. You must provide six months' prior written notice to EGY-NADO and your International Federation to make yourself available for testing before you are eligible to compete again.