Erythropoietin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB873
  • Soft Test Code:
  • EPO
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 3572 / 427X
Alternate Names
  • EPO

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

10 days Ambient
2 weeks Refrigerated
2 months Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

3 weeks to 2 months: 5.0 - 13.0 mIU/mL
3 months to 16 years: 9.0 - 28.0 mIU/mL

Adults: 4.1 - 19.5 mIU/mL


Test Comments:

The reference range is based on individuals with normal Hemoglobin and Hematocrit values

*Pediatric Data are from Br J Haematol 1988; 70:247-250


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01424037


CPT Coding

82668