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Testing Lab Resources
Team USA Athlete Ombuds
When an athlete tests positive for a banned substance and the WADA Code mandates that the athlete is responsible for any substance in their body, identifying the source of the banned substance can be a critical part of proving lack of intention.
The Athlete Ombuds has identified several laboratories where athletes can have products (i.e., supplements, medications, vitamins, creams, food, etc.) tested.
The cost of testing can be expensive so athletes should discuss all costs and fees with the lab prior to engagement, as well as confidentiality expectations, what can be tested for, anticipated timelines for testing and results, how the product should be sent and what is needed in order to confirm contamination, how the lab report can be used in the results management process, the lab’s consultation or expert witness services, and any other questions or concerns.
Please note that USADA or the applicable Results Management Authority may require follow-up or confirmatory testing of potentially contaminated products if the testing was not conducted at a WADA approved laboratory. A list of WADA accredited laboratories can be found here.
Team USA Athletes may be eligible for financial assistance with the testing process, as well as access to the Athlete Legal Aid Program. Contact the Athlete Ombuds to learn more.
Testing Lab Options#
These labs are not endorsed by the Athlete Ombuds and are provided as a courtesy to athletes looking for product testing options, but feel free to mention that you are an athlete in the Olympic or Paralympic Movement and learned about these resources through the Athlete Ombuds. Any questions or payment should be directed to the lab.
WHO ARE WE
Korva Scientific is an analytical testing and research laboratory focused on the advancement of anti-doping science. We provide a wide array of anti-doping services to clients worldwide. These services include full-service sports anti-doping programs, supplement and urine testing, anti-doping research and consultation on anti-doping matters.
Our unique skills and expertise led us to work with or for entities such as UFC, NFLPA, MLBPA, NBAPA, NHLPA, PGA Players, NCAA Schools and players, Olympic athletes, CrossFit athletes, numerous Pro Cycling Tour Teams and many more.
Our goal is to protect athletes from unintentional banned substance use and let them focus on their sport. In a world of outsourced manufacturing practices, it has become extremely important to test all supplements and prescription medication for the presence of banned substances.
SERVICES
- Urine Testing
- Product Testing
- Custom Anti-Doping Program
- Expert Witness
LEARN MORE
- Website & Contact Portal: korvasci.com
- Phone: 626-344-2226
- Email: info@korvasci.com
WHO ARE WE
LGC (the globally recognized testing laboratory behind Informed Choice and Informed Sport) is a world-renowned sports doping control and research laboratory, with over 55 years of experience in regulatory analysis. With over 400 published scientific papers and more than 500 man-years of research into doping control, LGC is recognized as a global leader and trusted partner in the field of anti-doping and supplement analysis.
LGC has been testing supplements and ingredients on behalf of reputable manufacturers and suppliers for more than 15 years. During this time, tens of thousands of dietary supplement samples have been tested at our supplement testing labs and a number of research studies have been conducted; such studies exploring the prevalence of prohibited substance contamination within supplement products.
To understand the risks of inadvertent doping, LGC has conducted administration studies, which have been published in peer-review scientific journals. These studies have highlighted that consuming even microgram quantities of a prohibited substance (millionths of a gram) could give rise to a positive doping violation. LGC has also published white papers highlighting research on supplement contamination.
SERVICES
- Product Testing
- Informed Choice & Informed Sport Programs
LEARN MORE
- Website: choice.wetestyoutrust.com
- Contact Portal: choice.wetestyoutrust.com/contact-us
Disclaimer:
Please note that advice from any member of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds, including but not limited to information provided on this website, does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The Athlete Ombuds will offer neutral, independent advice to any athlete, and athletes should always seek legal counsel if they want specific legal advice or individual representation. See our homepage for our full disclaimer.