A multi-parametric approach to remove the influence of plasma volume on the athlete biological passport during a Union Cycliste Internationale cycling stage race.

Drug Testing and Analysis
Laura A Garvican-LewisYorck O Schumacher

Abstract

Fluctuations in plasma volume (PV) present potential confounders within the concentration-based markers of the haematological athlete biological passport (ABP). Here, a multi-parametric approach involving a simple blood test is applied to the current ABP adaptive model in an attempt to remove the influence of PV expansion, induced by a cycling stage race. Blood samples were obtained from 29 professional cyclists (14 male, 15 female) before, during and after 4-5 consecutive days of racing. Whole blood was analysed in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency ABP guidelines for haemoglobin ([Hb]) concentration and platelets. Serum and plasma were analysed for transferrin, albumin, calcium, creatinine, total protein and low-density lipoprotein. PV variation (Z-scores) was estimated using a multi-parametric model (consisting of the biomarkers mentioned earlier) and compared against calculated variations in PV (measured via CO-rebreathing). Significant reductions in [Hb] and the OFF-score were observed in female cyclists after 3 and 4 days of racing, with accompanying increases in PV, which returned to baseline values 4 days post competition. Similarly, a significant increase in PV was observed in male cyclists after 3 and 5 days...Continue Reading

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