A single dose of 20-mg of ostarine is detectable in hair.

The article focuses on the use of hair testing as a method to detect ostarine, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency since 2008, in cases of doping violations. It discusses a specific case involving an 18-year-old male athlete who accidentally ingested a 20 mg dose of ostarine intended for his father, leading to an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) during a routine anti-doping test. The findings indicate that hair analysis can provide a longer detection window for ostarine compared to urine tests, and that low concentrations in hair may suggest unintentional exposure rather than intentional doping. The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a minimum detectable dose in hair to accurately interpret doping results and advocate for the recognition of accidental ingestion scenarios in anti-doping contexts. [Extracted from the article]