Anti-doping agencies elaborate new ways to catch those that dope

While athletes that dope seek new ways to avoid detection, anti-doping agencies introduce new tools in order to catch those that use banned substances. One of new techniques introduced into anti-doping system is biological passport. It helps to define whether an athlete has used any prohibited drug. The biological passport measures several biomarkers which may indicate whether an individual has used certain medications. Thus, it can measure hemoglobin levels. Unexplained reduced or high hemoglobin levels may indicate doping. Thus, the biological passport defines physical changes which play essential role in detection.
It is obvious that anti-doping system becomes more advanced. It elaborates new techniques to catch dopers and clean sports.
If you compare drug tests that have been utilized earlier with those that are utilized nowadays, you may see that the difference is great. Anti-doping efforts are great. Drug testing becomes more advanced.
It was also elaborated a test for detection of CERA. This preparation was originally developed in order to treat anemia associated with kidney dysfunctions. Since earlier there was not any drug test that could determine metabolites of this substance, Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain avoided detection at the Beijing Olympics. Recently his sample was re-analyzed. Anti-doping officials set that this sportsman had used CERA. As a result, he forfeited his awards.
Earlier it was difficult and even quite impossible to catch those who administered HGH. Recently a blood test for this medication was also created.
Another new drug test, known as Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, was also recently developed. This test helps to define whether testosterone has been used from outsides or it has been produced in the body naturally.
Thus, anti-doping system is more sophisticated today. Anti-doping agencies suggest that they will be capable to clean sports from administration of performance-enhancing drugs.