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General Information
Alias: EPO, Epogen
Performed: Mon-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-3 days
CPT Codes: 82668
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility:
An aid in distinguishing between primary and secondary polycythemia.
Differentiating between appropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, high-altitude living, pulmonary disease, tobacco use) and inappropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, tumors).
Identifying candidates for erythropoietin (EPO) replacement therapy (eg, those with chronic renal failure).
Evaluating patients undergoing EPO replacement therapy who demonstrate an inadequate hematopoietic response.
Link:
Erythropoietin, Serum
Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow aspirate. EDTA plasma. Hemolyzed specimens.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Erythropoietin |
Immunoenzymatic Assay |
|
|
2.6-18.5 |
|
mIU/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
|
|
|
Room Temperature |
Transport serum specimen refrigerated. |