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Detection methods for autologous blood doping.

J Segura1, N Monfort, R Ventura

  • 1Bioanalysis Research Group, IMIM Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain. jsegura@imim.es

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Detecting blood doping, especially autologous blood transfusions, remains challenging for anti-doping laboratories. This review explores indirect markers and novel methods, including the Athlete Biological Passport, for improved detection of these prohibited performance-enhancing practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Blood doping, including transfusions, enhances oxygen delivery but is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
  • Detecting prohibited blood transfusions, particularly autologous ones, is a key challenge for anti-doping efforts.
  • Current methods like flow cytometry can detect allogeneic transfusions, but autologous methods are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review indirect detection methods for blood transfusions, focusing on autologous practices.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Athlete Biological Passport and novel detection techniques.
  • To identify promising strategies for combating blood doping in sports.

Main Methods:

  • Review of protocols employing indirect markers, such as the Athlete Biological Passport.
  • Analysis of total haemoglobin mass measurements.
  • Evaluation of urine-based screening for blood bag plasticizer metabolites.

Main Results:

  • Indirect markers and the Athlete Biological Passport offer potential for detecting autologous blood transfusions.
  • Total haemoglobin mass measurement is a viable indirect detection method.
  • Urine analysis for plasticizer metabolites presents a fast, accessible screening approach.

Conclusions:

  • A combination of indirect markers, Athlete Biological Passport, and novel methods like urine screening shows promise for detecting blood doping.
  • Continued development of sensitive and specific detection methodologies is crucial for anti-doping control.
  • These advancements are vital for maintaining fair play and the integrity of sports.