Urine nandrolone metabolites: false positive doping test?

Br J Sports Med. 2002 Oct;36(5):325-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.36.5.325.

Abstract

The aim of this review is to analyse the studies on nandrolone metabolism to determine if it is possible for an athlete to test positive for nandrolone without having ingested or injected nandrolone.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anabolic Agents / urine*
  • Aromatase / biosynthesis
  • Aromatase / genetics
  • Carbon Isotopes / analysis
  • Dietary Supplements / adverse effects
  • Doping in Sports*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / methods
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / complications
  • Hypoglycemia / metabolism
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries
  • Nandrolone / urine*
  • Physical Exertion / physiology
  • Phytotherapy / adverse effects
  • Sports Medicine / standards*
  • Stress, Physiological / metabolism

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Nandrolone
  • Aromatase