Having been on suspension since testing positive for testosterone in September, Bjorn Leukemans was officially fired from Predictor-Lotto on Wednesday when his B sample confirmed the initial result.

Leukemans tested positive for an elevated level of testosterone in a sample provided four days prior to the world championships in Stuttgart. He finished 13th in that race, but was suspended when his team received notice of the test a few days later.

After delays, the 30-year-old Belgian's B sample result was returned on Wednesday.

"Today, the Predictor team received the result of the B sample, which confirmed that Bjorn Leukemans tested positive for banned substances on September 26, 2007," said a team statement issued Wednesday.

Leukemans continues to insist on his innocence, but has said that under advice from counsel he cannot comment on the case until a January 10th disciplinary hearing.