The Synthetic Steroids Array from Randox Laboratories is described as an ideal high-throughput screening method, replacing up to 17 individual tests with a single assay
Randox Laboratories's new biochip system can screen for 17 synthetic steroids in a single sample.
The biochip screens for gestagens and other steroids including trenbolone, boldenone and stanozolol.
Synthetic steroids have veterinary applications, for example treating debilitated animals to increase appetite and muscle mass.
The use of synthetic steroids in food-producing animals has been provisionally prohibited in the EU.
There is a long history of steroid use to enhance sports performance in animals and in humans.
A number of synthetic steroids are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the independent international organisation that promotes and monitors anti-doping policies in sport.
The Synthetic Steroids Array biochip tests for 17 synthetic steroids.
All the tests are performed simultaneously using multi-analyte reagents and a single small sample.
Associated arrays include the Anti-Microbial Array for 12 sulphonamide antibiotics, and the Growth Promoter Array with nine assays including beta-agonists, corticosteroids and stilbenes.
