A review of the analytical techniques for the detection of anabolic–androgenic steroids within biological matrices

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Abstract

Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) and other image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs) are controlled by governments and sport institutions such as the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA). Although elite athletes and professional bodybuilders are the most visible AAS abusers, the introduction of the internet has increased the accessibility of AASs, with use being observed among recreational gym goers at increasing prevalence. Despite reported increase in use, routine analysis for these substances is uncommon, with many forensic laboratories opting to outsource AAS analysis. This review collates information regarding the extraction and analysis of AASs from various biological matrices with the considered purpose of providing a reference for the development of AAS methods to allow for routine detection by forensic laboratories.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere1504
Number of pages24
JournalWIREs Forensic Science
Early online date3 Oct 2023
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 3 Oct 2023

Keywords

  • AAS
  • steroids
  • toxicology

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