Current through September 2, 2024
Section 11.04.01.572 - BICARBONATE TESTING01.Administration Prohibited. No bicarbonate-containing substance or alkalizing substance that effectively alters the serum or plasma pH or concentration of bicarbonates or carbon dioxide in a horse may be administered to a horse on race day.02.Positive Test Level. Test samples collected from a horse either before or within one (1) hour following a race may not exceed thirty-seven point zero (37.0) millimoles of total carbon dioxide concentration per liter of serum or plasma. A serum total carbon dioxide level exceeding this value constitutes a positive test.03.Collection of Test Samples. The Commission Veterinarian, the Board of Stewards, or the Business Operations Manager, or ISP designee acting on behalf of the Racing Commission may at their discretion and at any time order the collection of test samples from any horses ordered to the test area to determine the serum or plasma pH or concentration of bicarbonate, carbon dioxide, or electrolytes. A sample consisting of at least thirteen (13) ml in a SST tube must be taken from any horse either just prior to a race or up to one (1) hour after a race to determine the serum total carbon dioxide concentration. If the primary testing laboratory finds that the total carbon dioxide levels in the tubes exceed the standard test values of thirty-seven point zero (37.0) millimoles per liter, this may be grounds for disciplinary action.04.Split Sample Testing Prohibited. When taking samples for total carbon dioxide levels, split samples are prohibited. The procedures for split sample testing does not apply to bicarbonate testing procedures.Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.04.01.572