Thread: Manuel Beltran tested positive after Saturday's stage
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Old 07-11-08, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GGDub
It depends on whether it was detected in his blood or urine.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/...-EPO-Study.php

The urine test is the one that may not be reliable, and its important to note, that its mainly not reliable in detecting EPO when its known to be there.

The blood test is a different story.
According to Velo News, it appears that the urine test was used.
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