 Hock last played in June helping England overcome the French
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Wigan and England forward Gareth Hock could be banned for two years after his B sample tested positive for cocaine.
He was initially suspended a fortnight ago because a urine sample was found to contain traces of a cocaine metabolite after the game with Salford on 5 June.
The second rower, 25, will now appear before a national anti-doping panel.
A Wigan statement said it "reiterates its position of deploring and condemning drug use in sport including using so-called recreational drugs".
The usual punishment, in line with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations, is a two-year suspension.
Hock signed a new contract in May 2008, keeping him at the club until 2011.
His last match was for England in their 66-12 win over France in Paris on 13 June. He also played in three of England's games at the 2008 World Cup and was a member of Great Britain's Tri-Nations touring squad in 2006.
Wigan-born Hock came up through the club's academy system and was named Super League's Young Player of the Year in 2003.
Knee ligament and shin problems kept him out for 15 months at the end of 2006, while he made only 19 appearances for the Warriors in 2008 because of injury and suspension.
A year ago, Hock was banned for five matches for tugging the arm of a referee during a match against Huddersfield.
This latest announcement comes six months after rugby union star Matt Stevens, of England and Bath, was banned for two years after admitting a cocaine addiction.
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