Erythropoietin
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
ERYTH |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.
0.5 ml heparinized plasma or serum |
| Specimen Handling |
Separate from cells or clot within 1 hour.
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and DSC will freeze when samples arrive.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum or plasma, transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
RIA |
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| Testing Frequency |
Once weekly |
| Alternate Name(s) |
EPO |
| Reference Interval |
Male and Female 0 to 150 years - 4 to 20 U/L |
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