ISTI – Effective 1 January 2023  Page 84 of 92 ANNEX J - COLLECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF DRIED BLOOD SPOT SAMPLES J.1 Objective  To collect an Athlete’ s blood as a  dried blood spot Sample in a manner that ensures:  a) Consistency with relevant principles of internationally -recognized standard precautions in healthcare settings, and is collected by a suitably trained Person , so that the health and safety of the Athlete and Sample Collection Personnel  are not compromised;  b) The Sample is of a quality and quantity that meets the relevant analytical  requirements;  c) The Sample has not been manipulated, substituted, contaminated or otherwise tampered with in any  way; d) The Sample is clearly and accurately identi fied; and e) The Sample is securely  sealed in a Tamper Evident  kit.