How long does it take for doping results?

When do I get my results? Athletes tested under USADA’s testing authority will typically receive a notification of their results within 6-8 weeks from the date of their test.

What is tested in doping test?

‘Doping test’ is a biochemical test to detect the presence of performance-enhancing drugs in the blood. Doping test is usually done in the athletic events such as the Olympic Games to find out any traces of performance-enhancing drugs in blood or urine.

What are the types of doping test?

There are currently two types of anti-doping test: urine and blood. Once a sample is collected it is sent to a WADA accredited laboratory to be analysed.

Which sport has the highest amount of doping?

1. Cycling (positive test results: 3.6 percent): Not only does cycling have the highest average level of doping findings in the Olympics, but the sport also has a track record of athletes following up vehement denials with tell-all confessions.

Why is my drug test taking so long?

Unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or traffic, may delay the delivery of a specimen. Likewise, a drug test that is taken just prior to a holiday may move the process more slowly.

How is steroids detected in urine?

In the International Olympic Committee (IOC) accredited laboratories, specific methods have been developed to detect anabolic steroids in athletes’ urine. The technique of choice to achieve this is gas-chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Which athletes use steroids?

Here are some of the most famous cases, many of them baseball players.

• A young Barry Bonds. This is Bonds in 2007.
• Jose Canseco in his A’s days.
• Mark McGwire in his early days.
• Jason Giambi for Team USA.
• A young Sammy Sosa.
• Little A-Rod.
• Marion Jones before the Olympics.
• David Ortiz for the Twins.