Specimen Requirements
Title
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Specimen Requirement
It is recommended that samples be collected at a consistent time of day.
Collect SST/0.5 mL, allow to clot for 30 minutes, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-3 days
Clinical Use
Patients suffering from most anemias will present with higher than normal concentrations of serum erythropoietin; whereas, those suffering from anemia associated with chronic renal failure may have values within the normal range. Abnormally high concentrations may also be induced by renal neoplasms, benign tumors, polycystic kidney disease, renal cysts, and hydronephrosis.
Test Code
EPOW