[Comment to 4.6.1  (c), (d) and (e): The requirements for blood in this International Standard for Testing and Investigations apply, without limitation to Samples collected by venipuncture in accordance with Annex D -  Collection of Venous Blood Samples and Annex I  - Collection, Storage and Transport of Blood Athlete Biological Passport Samples and by capillary blood sampling in accordance with Annex J - Collection, Storage and Transport of Dried Blood Spot Samples; however, different requirements apply depending on the Sample Collection Equipment and the requested analyses e.g., specific requirements apply for dried blood spot Samples, which are collected and allowed to dry on an absorbent Sample support (i.e., dried blood spot cellulose card or  ISTI – Effective 1 January 2023  Page 25 of 92 other equipment made of another material .]