Erythropoietin ERYP
Synonyms |
EPO |
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Erythropoietin Level |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Erythropoietin Level |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of anemias and polycythemias. With the advent of the administration of recombinant erythropoietin as a biologic therapy to increase red blood cell mass, an erythropoietin assay may be used also to aid in the prediction and monitoring of response to recombinant erythropoietin treatment of anemia. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated Serum |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp of America |
CPT |
82668 |
PDM |
5900580 |
Result Interpretation2.6−18.5 mIU/mL |
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Forms |
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