Erythropoietin

Test information: The measurement of serum erythropoietin (EPO) is a useful diagnostic tool in the differential diagnosis of anaemia. Most anaemic patients have appropriately elevated serum EPO that is dependent on the degree and type of anaemia.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

5-25 U/L

UKAS number

N/A

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

Separate request card required https://www.viapath.co.uk/sites/default/files/upload/ERYTHROPOETIN%20Assay%20Request%20form.pdf

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