Effect of pre-competition and altitude training on blood models used to detect erythropoietin abuse by athletes.

Abstract

This study reports blood model scores used for detection of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) abuse by athletes. Elite female rowers were monitored prior to their World Championships, including a period spent training at moderate altitude. In contrast to previous results, no substantial increase in model scores was found following altitude exposure.