Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect collection area.
- Sampling area is assessed for cleanliness, safety and security .
- Sampling area is assessed as suitable for human and animal comfort during collection process.
- Alternative area that complies with requirements for collection is identified if required.
- Monitors are checked for operation and accuracy of view, if provided.
- Ensure sample collection is compliant with protocols.
- Sample collection kits are counted and checked against laboratory distribution list.
- Swab attendant's planned actions are reviewed for compliance with collection procedures and protocols for nominated laboratory or laboratories.
- OHS and safe operating procedures are reviewed with swab attendant.
- Procedures for dealing with collection incidents and non-compliance are reviewed with swab attendant.
- Procedures for storing samples and security of sample area are reviewed with swab attendant and security staff.
- Ensure samples are returned to laboratory.
- Sample kits are counted and checked against laboratory distribution list.
- Sampling area is checked for mislaid documentation or sample kit items.
- Samples are stored to avoid deterioration prior to return to laboratory.
- Incidents that occurred during collection process are recorded in stewards' report.
- Samples are forwarded to laboratory according to racing protocols and procedures.