The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) Assignment
The main purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is to identify and establish a baseline of hematological indicators and steroid use within the biological structure of the blood/urine and in the endocrine system. Once the baseline of the hematological structure and steroids within the human body are established, then the blood/urine sample can be analyzed for any abnormalities or inconsistencies within the normal RBC ranges and/or irregular levels of steroids with in the physical chemistry of the body.
The testing method does not necessarily look to identify banned substances within the physiology of the individual. The testing procedure actually breaks down the blood/urine content into several components. It analyzes the blood for levels of hematocrit (hct), hemoglobin (hgt), red blood cell (RBC) count etc. and the constituents of steroid ratios of…show more content… Once testing is requested by the ADO the athlete has at least one hour to get to the designated testing facility. Once the designated facility receives the sample from the athlete, time is critical the lab must test it within 48 hours to identify the components within the specimen. Once the test is conducted and analyzed, the results are entered into the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) for management.
The ADAMS database allows for data to be stored for up to eight years. This database also tracks the whereabouts of the atheletes at the time the testing was conducted. After the reults are entered into the ADAMS database, the results are then scrutinized by the Athletes Passport Management Unit (APMU) before the results are made known to the athlete. Information logged into the ADAMS database can only be acessed using a code that is specific to the athlete and only the athlete has the athority to share the results with other Anti-Doping