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Improving existing analytical methods to detect particular
drugs, e.g.,:
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GH, IGF-1
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EPO
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hCG
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discrimination of exogenous and endogenous
steroids
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screening methods for common steroids
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stimulants
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Developing analytical methods to detect performance enhancing
drugs not currently detectable, e.g.,:
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Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
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Identifying designer steroids
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Autologous blood transfusions
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Other forms of enhanced oxygen transport and use
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Discovering cost effective approaches for testing widely
abused substances
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Longitudinal studies to document urinary excretion patterns,
metabolism and dose-concentration
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Critical Reviews of the literature from which to develop
Position Papers to support interpretation of laboratory data
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Alternative specimens, (e.g., hair, sweat, saliva,
interstitial fluid) for testing
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Better understanding of how banned substances are used and
the implications for the long-term health consequences of
athletes