Drostanolone is used to maintain strength while cutting. Anderson has probably been using it his whole career, as do probably 90% of the fighters at all levels. Expect to see more main events ruined now that they're doing more stringent testing. At least until they realize they have to cut taking anabolics completely.
Androstane must be relatively new, because there's not much information about it.
As for the results being a joke, it's not up to NSAC to receive results in a timely manner unless they specifically ask for it to be rushed. In this case they tested twice (but not the B sample) which may explain why it took longer than normal.
The lab doesn't know whose sample they are testing - they just test and re-test if necessary. If asked to specifically rush a sample, they can do so.
In the future, I assume the NSAC will be rushing every result, otherwise there's not much point in pre-fight testing.
Bill Bennett, director of NSAC:
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"The time lapse is unacceptable," Bennett said. "We've made arrangements with the lab to make sure we get the results within seven days and they are working hand in glove with us on this."
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