Collecting two tubes (3 mls in each) of blood is a very quick process but as with any anti-doping procedure we must ensure the integrity of the sample and the well being of the athlete. The blood collection officers have been instructed to take as much time as needed. As this is an anti-doping test there also is the essential sample collection form to be completed in its entirety in a thorough fashion. Experience has shown that from start to finish the procedure takes about 30 minutes.