It's tested in terms of norms.
Basically, you got to be a freak to 'fail' one. You then have to show this is your normal level. If it is you get an exception.
But it begs the question why you haven't failed one before if you've been tested multiple times.
However, an example of this is Charlie Wegelius, the best British rider. He's been proved to have a naturally high level of haematocrit which they use as an indicator of EPO usage.
Final point, Landis has a contraindication on an A test. The B test has yet to be tested.
Posted By: Honolulu Wednesday on July 27th 2006 at 15:45:35
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- Yeah, I'm no expert, but that stage was strange. (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, Jul 27, 15:39:49
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- It's tested in terms of norms. (General Chat) - Honolulu Wednesday, Jul 27, 15:45:35
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- Usually. (General Chat) - Honolulu Wednesday, Jul 27, 15:53:43
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- Didn't I say that? (General Chat) - Honolulu Wednesday, Jul 27, 15:56:37
- It does happen but very very rarely (n/m) (General Chat) - earlydoors, Jul 27, 15:54:38
- Usually. (General Chat) - Honolulu Wednesday, Jul 27, 15:53:43
- I said: "do they est for estrogen" (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jul 27, 15:47:19
- Whatever happened to norm on here? (General Chat) - camcan, Jul 27, 15:46:34
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- think he'll probably turn up around august 5th. (n/m) (General Chat) - camcan, Jul 27, 15:53:20
- I wanna know where og is (n/m) (General Chat) - pants, Jul 27, 15:50:48
- Yes but isnt the B test the other half of the A test (General Chat) - earlydoors, Jul 27, 15:50:13
- It's tested in terms of norms. (General Chat) - Honolulu Wednesday, Jul 27, 15:45:35
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- Yeah, I'm no expert, but that stage was strange. (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, Jul 27, 15:39:49
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