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ALCOHOL

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NARCOTICS

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DOPING PRODUCTS

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CHEMICAL SUBMISSION

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POISONING

DOPING PRODUCTS

Doping products

ChemTox, an expert in toxicology and biological analysis, offers advanced and recognized solutions for the detection of doping products in hair. In response to the need for transparency in sport and the requirements of sports federations, our expertise is based on proven techniques to offer reliable and scientifically validated doping product tests. By choosing hair analysis for doping, ChemTox stands out for its ability to accurately detect the use of illicit substances thanks to an extended detection window, making it possible to trace the use of doping products over several months.

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A RIGOROUS PROCESS

Why can hair analysis be used for doping?

Hair analysis is increasingly popular for the detection of doping substances due to its many advantages. Unlike urine or blood tests, which only reveal the presence of substances over a few days or even hours, hair analysis allows us to go back further in time, thus ensuring enhanced and complete control. This technique is particularly valuable for sports federations, anti-doping organizations, as well as for coaches and athletes who are keen to respect the rules of the game.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Doping product test

Hair analysis for performance enhancing drugs is a performance enhancing drug testing solution that is based on rigorous scientific protocols. These tests identify a wide range of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, stimulants and many others.


Hair, because of its growth and ability to integrate molecules over time, acts as a record of the substances to which the body has been exposed. Thus, a strand of hair can reveal the use of doping products over a period of several months, or even an entire year.

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LEADER IN THE TOXICOLOGY SECTOR

Expanded detection window

The detection window of hair analyses is one of the main advantages of this method. Indeed, unlike blood or urine samples which only reflect recent exposure, hair can go back several months depending on its length.


For example, one centimeter of hair corresponds to about one month of growth, which means that with three-centimeter hair samples, it is possible to cover an entire quarter of biological activity. This approach is particularly useful for sports federations and doping control authorities, as it allows them to detect long-term cheating attempts and deter potential users of doping products.

OUR METHOD

Hair analysis method at ChemTox

ChemTox relies on state-of-the-art methods for its hair analyses, ensuring accurate and actionable results. Our analysis process is based on meticulous steps to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of the results.

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Collecting hair samples

The first step is to collect several strands of hair, usually from the back of the scalp to avoid any alteration of the results. The number of strands varies depending on the desired detection length. This collection is carried out under strictly controlled conditions to ensure the integrity of the sample and avoid any contamination.

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Treatment and extraction of active substances

Once the sample is collected, it is processed to release the substances potentially present in the hair fiber. ChemTox uses advanced extraction and purification techniques to isolate the doping product molecules, allowing for detailed and precise analysis.

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Analysis of results and detection windows

Hair analysis results are interpreted by our toxicology experts and provide a detailed view of the presence or absence of doping substances. Thanks to our expertise, athletes and sports federations can rely on the data obtained to better understand the substance use habits of the individuals tested and take appropriate measures.

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The importance of doping controls and hair analysis for sports federations

In today’s sporting context, where pressures for performance are high, doping controls are a central pillar to ensure fairness and athlete health. Sports federations, as guarantors of the integrity of competitions, have a key role in the fight against doping. ChemTox offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of sports federations, meeting international standards and providing reliable analyses accepted by anti-doping authorities.

Prevention and transparency

By enabling extensive and detailed detection, hair analysis helps prevent doping in the long term. Thanks to this technique, athletes are dissuaded from using doping products, knowing that past use can be detected several months later. Sports federations can thus establish a healthier and more transparent competition environment.

Benefits for sports federations and organizations

By working with ChemTox, federations benefit from a trusted partner, recognized for the rigor and accuracy of its analyses. Our solutions not only detect prohibited substances, but also offer detailed support and reporting that facilitate decision-making by sports federations. This also helps to strengthen public and sponsor confidence in sporting events.


With its hair analysis doping testing services, ChemTox provides unconventional expertise for the detection of doping products. Using a rigorous science-based approach and working closely with sports federations, we are committed to a fairer, more transparent and safer sport. By relying on an extended detection window and cutting-edge technology, we offer sports stakeholders an effective tool in their fight against doping and for the preservation of the values of athletics.