Testing

To protect clean athletes, tests are carried out during training, at home or on the go (so-called out-of-competition testing) as well as in-competition. On the following pages we explain how athletes are selected for a test, how tests are carried out and what happens to the sample after the test.

Overview of the Testing
Department's tasks

Testing process

NADA Germany itself (planning), athletes, external service providers (conduct) and WADA-accredited laboratories (analysis) are involved in the testing process.

Dried Blood Spot

Since September 2021, NADA Germany carries out "Dried Blood Spot" tests in addition to the classic urine and blood tests. The advantage is the minimally invasive procedure and the small volumes required for an analysis.

ADAMS

Athletes use the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) to transmit information about their whereabouts to the responsible staff at NADA Germany. The data can be entered and updated at any time - without phone calls or correspondence.

Testing

Overview of the Testing Department's tasks

Testing process

Dried Blood Spot

ADAMS

Tutorial video: What is doping?

Overview of the Testing
Department's tasks