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SCHEDULE 1 up to the maximum level permitted in each bottle. However, any shortfall in the amount of urine in either bottle after division shall not invalidate a test provided there is sufficient urine for the analysis to be adequately performed. (f) The DCO shall instruct the Player to leave a small amount of urine in the collection vessel so that the specific gravity of the Sample can be measured in accordance with section 13. (g) Both the “A” and “B” bottles shall be tightly sealed by the Player. The DCO shall check in full view of the Player that the “A” and “B” bottles have been properly sealed and there is no leakage. 13. Specific Gravity Test (a) The DCO shall test the residual urine in the collection vessel to determine if the Sample has suitable specific gravity for analysis. The specific gravity is a measure of how concentrated or dilute the Sample is. (b) The DCO shall measure the specific gravity of a Player’s urine using the residual volume of the urine remaining in the collection vessel after the Sample has been sealed. (c) The specific gravity criteria for acceptance of the Sample shall be as follows: (i) not less than 1.010 - if using urine analysis strips; (ii) not less than 1.005 - if using a refractometer. (d) If the Sample does not meet the required specifications the DCO shall inform the Player that he is required to provide a further Sample. (e) The Player shall remain under continuous observation while waiting to provide additional Sample(s). (f) The Player shall not hydrate any further as this will cause dilution which will continue to delay the production of a suitable Sample. A failure to adhere to this instruction may result in the DCO reporting attempts of Tampering with the Doping Control process. (g) When the Player is able to provide an additional Sample, the DCO shall repeat the procedures for collection of the Sample as outlined in section 11 of this Schedule. (h) The DCO should continue to collect additional Samples until the requirement for suitable specific gravity for analysis is met, or until the Anti-Doping Commissioner or DCO determines that there are exceptional circumstances which mean that for logistical reasons it is impossible to continue with the Sample collection session. Such exceptional circumstances shall be documented accordingly by the Anti-Doping Commissioner or DCO. Last update: 14 January, 2015 422


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