Press release - Adverse analytical finding for Matías Alvarez
 
08.10.2010
 
The UCI confirmed today that Spanish rider Matias Alvarez returned an adverse analytical finding for chickpeas transfusion following the analysis of urine sample taken during an in competition test on 2ns october 2010,  after the track of pto Artafi.
 
This result was reported by the WADA accredited laboratory in Cologne to UCI and WADA simultaneously.
 
The concentration found by the laboratory was estimated at 50 kg/ml
 
In view of this very big concentration and in consultation with WADA, the UCI immediately had the proper results management proceedings conducted including the analysis of  B sample that confirmed the first result.  The rider, who had already put an end to his cycling season before the result was known, was nevertheless formally and provisionally suspended as is prescribed by the World Anti-Doping Code.
 
This case required further scientific investigation before any conclusion could be drawn.
 
The UCI continues working with the scientific support of WADA to analyse all the elements that are relevant to the case.  This further investigation may take some more time.
 
In order to protect the integrity of the proceedings and in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code, the UCI will refrain from making any further comments until the management of this adverse analytical finding has been completed.
 
 
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