Laura Lewis, Jenna Goodrum, Calvin Cai, Tessa Muir, Kristin Boutard, Thomas Capdevielle, Stefano Longo, Matthew Fedoruk, Geoff Miller
Blood collection is an important facet of anti-doping testing, forming the basis of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). Traditional blood collection via venipuncture can be uncomfortable for athletes, especially those who are tested frequently or close to competition. Athletes may also have negative perceptions of venipuncture due to past experiences or the risks of adverse health events such as bruising, hematomas, syncope, and general discomfort that has the potential to affect performance. Advances in capillary whole blood collection technology now affords the ability to collect micro-volumetric capillary whole blood from the upper arm (or other suitable vascular location such as the abdomen) that is "needle-free" and virtually painless using devices such as the Tasso+...
November 20, 2023: Drug Testing and Analysis