Fifa has decided to use an accredited laboratory in Switzerland to analyse player blood and urine samples for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Brazil, which hosts the World Cup next summer, does not have a functioning anti-doping laboratory.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) revoked the status of the current lab in Rio de Janeiro earlier this year.
As the lab cannot be re-accredited in time for next summer, samples will be flown to Lausanne.
Fifa said in a statement: “For next year’s World Cup, Fifa and Wada will ensure the best possible analysis of urine and blood samples and the proper implementation of the new strategy in the fight against doping by means of the steroid module of the athlete biological passport.
“Fifa is now taking the necessary logistical steps for the shipment of samples overseas.”
