Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for sample collection.
- Process for selecting greyhounds or horses to be sampled is confirmed with stewards or supervising veterinarian.
- Preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags are confirmed.
- Collecting area and equipment are secured.
- Greyhounds or horses required for non-blood sample collection are identified and escorted to collecting area.
- Collect samples.
- Collection procedures and rights and obligations are explained to nominated witness.
- Urine collection procedures and protocols are followed.
- Other non-blood samples are taken in accordance with protocols and procedures.
- Chain of custody of sampling equipment , documentation and sample is maintained.
- Swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols are followed.
- Contingency plans are employed when sample cannot be provided within time frame.
- Safety of greyhound or horse , self and others is maintained during collection of sample.
- Complete sample reports.