Bayesian detection of abnormal hematological values to introduce a no-start rule for heterogeneous populations of athletes

Haematologica. 2007 Aug;92(8):1143-1144.
Robinson N, Sottas PE, Mangin P, Saugy M.
Laboratoire Suisse d'Analyse du Dopage, Institut Universitaire de Medecine Legale, Chemin des Croisettes 22, 1066 Epalinges, VD, Switzerland
PubMed ID & Record: 17650448

Sports authorities exclude athletes with abnormal levels of blood parameters. Here, the consideration of longitudinal blood profiles together with heterogeneous factors such as ethnicity and age produces a model with enhanced sensitivity to detect blood doping. Sports disciplines with heterogeneous populations now have a general method to introduce the no-start rule.