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Athletes tested by USADA will receive their results by mail within 2-6 weeks from the date of their test. Tests administered by USADA on behalf of other sport organizations or federations will be subject to that organization's results management process and Athletes will not receive results for those tests from USADA.

 

The table below explains the approximate notification timeline for various parts of the results management process. Note: (This timeline is for general guidance only and does not create any obligation, requirement, or right under the USADA Protocol).

 

 

Step In Process	Notice Goes To
Sample Provided by Athlete
2-6 Weeks
Negative A laboratory report	Athlete, NGB, and USOC
Adverse Analytical Finding A lab report	Athlete, NGB, IF, WADA, and USOC1
2 Weeks
B lab report	Athlete, NGB, IF, WADA, and USOC
3 weeks
Review Panel Recommendation	Athlete, NGB, USOC, IF, and WADA
10 days
Notice that the athlete has accepted a sanction proposed by USADA	Athlete, NGB, USOC, IF, and WADA - Public announcement of sanction
Notice of hearing	Athlete, IF, (NGB, USOC, and WADA, but not as parties)
3 Months
AAA/CAS Decision	Athlete, IF, NGB, USOC, and WADA - Public announcement of decision if Rule Violation is found
20 days
Appeal by Athlete, USADA, WADA or IF of AAA decision to CAS	Athlete, IF, NGB, USOC, and WADA
3 months
Decision by CAS on appeal	CAS decision is a public document

 

¹ Notice from USADA will include the date and location of the Sample collection, the Athlete’s Sample number and name, and the laboratory test result. WADA-accredited laboratories are required to give notice to WADA and the relevant IF directly any time there is an Adverse Analytical Finding on an A or B test. The Code requires USADA to provide this laboratory information and the Athlete’s name to the relevant IF and WADA.