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Testing For Anabolic Steroids (Part 2) 

Immuno Assay (IA) This procedure uses antibodies that bind to specific drugs, or the metabolites of the drugs produced from their interaction with the body, in order to detect such substances. This test is only as good as the antibodies chosen, as antibodies vary in their specificity of binding; that is, they may also bind to other substances present in the sample that are not illegal by recognizing a similarity in another 'like' molecule, and yet, as a result, indicate that an illegal substance would be used.
This would be a rare occurrence, through. This would be what is called a false positive result. Immunoassay has produced false positives with some decongestants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, if you know immunoassay is being used to test your sample, avoid these two classes of drugs prior to the event.
Types of Immunoassay: The two preferred IA techniques used today are Radio immunoassay (RIA) and fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA). RIA is administered in detecting certain 17-alpha-methyl, 17-alpha ethyl, and 19-nortesterone anabolic steroids. The enzyme Multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT) is the best performer; so if you aren't certain which of the tests will be used, then concentrate on beating EMIT. If you fail the EMIT test, then you will probably be given the very sensitive GC/MS test, just as confirmation.
PharmChek: This is a plaster like patch which you will have to wear for just over a week and whose function is to absorb your sweat and then detect any possible illegal substances that may have been in your body. The patch itself is tamper-proof and the actual accuracy of the results found is actually unknown at this moment in time.
TestCup: This is another test where we have been left in the dark but consists of a specially designed cup which handles urine samples. It comes with a type of indicator which changes colour as it reacts to certain illegal substances that are present.
Beating the Most common Test -the EMIT: This is pure mathematics really as if you know which test is going to be used for a relevant drug, and knowing the period of time that can lapse before that test is not effective. You then stop using that drug in time for an event so that the level present in your body will not be detected.
Here below are the detection times for certain drugs: Drug Approx. Detection time in urine using EMI Amphetamines 2 to 4 days, Clenbuterol 2 to 4 days - detectable at 0.5ng/ml by GC/MS Nicotine No reliable data. Quite a long time as nicotine is fat soluble. Peptide hormones (like insulin, g/hormone and IGF-1), non detectable Anabolic steroids Oral steroids: 2 weeks and Injectable: 1 month.
Important Note 1: The clearance times are only approximate, and will vary slightly depending on the ability of an individual's body to clear a certain drug - this varies from person to person somewhat.
Important Note 2: Steroids can also be tested for by HPLC, RIA and GC/MS as well as EMIT. To be able to pass a GC/MS or HPLC test make sure you allow more time for your body to clear the drug than in an EMIT test. Every drug can be tested for by GC/MS but just remember that drug clearance times differ from person to person.
Important Notes 3/4 DREADED DECA!! The anabolic steroid Deca-Durabolin can be detected by the presence of its breakdown products in your body up to 18 months after you last took a shot of it! There is currently no test for the illicit use of growth hormone or insulin in athletic competition. Therefore, these can be used right up to the day of contest without fear of being caught out in a test.
One way to speed up the removal rate of any drug from your system is easy. You just have to speed up your metabolism by training harder with weights so you end up killing 2 birds with one stone to get stronger. If it's fatty soluble drugs that you need to dilute quicker you should train harder with aerobic type exercises which will increase the breakdown of fats in the body, removing the stored drugs from their fatty stores.
Another good method to increase your metabolism and drug clearance rate is by taking on additional calories and adding on extra daily meals. The right way for you will depend on what you want to achieve at your next event as well as the drugs that you plan on taking. If you feel that you need more information on this matter you can get great advice on the mickhartblog and you will soon feel more confident.

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