If epitestosterone is artificially elevated,then the likelihood for a procedure to yield a false-negative result for anabolic steroid use __________.

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Epitestosterone is a natural molecule found in the body, and its levels are typically similar or slightly lower than testosterone levels. Therefore, the ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E ratio) is used as a marker for anabolic steroid use, as anabolic steroids often suppress epitestosterone levels, leading to a higher T/E ratio. If epitestosterone levels are artificially elevated, the T/E ratio will be lower than expected, potentially leading to false-negative results for anabolic steroid use. Therefore, the likelihood of a false-negative result increases.

If Epitestosterone Is Artificially Elevated,then the Likelihood for a Procedure