ISTI – Effective 1 January 2023  Page 68 of 92 ANNEX D -  COLLECTION OF VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLES D.1 Objective  To collect an Athlete’ s blood Sample by venipuncture  in a manner that ensures:  a) Consistency with relevant principles of internationally recogni zed standard precautions in healthcare settings, and is collected by a suitably qualified 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  guidelines  and requirements defined by the Laboratory ; c) The Sample has not been manipulated, substituted, contaminated or otherwise tampered with in any  way; d) The Sample is clearly and accurately identified;  and e) The Sample is securely  sealed in a Tamper Evident  kit.