Because hGH has a relatively short half-life, athletes are tested positive only if the drug had been injected in the previous __________.

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Human Growth Hormone (hGH) has a relatively short detection window, making it difficult to catch in doping tests. Athletes are most likely to test positive for hGH if the drug had been injected in the previous 12 to 24 hours, as its markers decrease significantly after this period.

Because HGH Has a Relatively Short Half-Life, Athletes Are Tested