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EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | EPO | Erythropoietin |
| Cerner | Erythropoietin |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
To account for diurnal variation, the laboratory recommends, but does not require, that samples be collected in the morning between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Container Type:
Gold Top SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Specimen Volume:
1.0 mL of Serum minimum .5 mL of Serum
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Transport refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Stability/Storage:
8 hours ambient room temperature
1 day refrigerated 2-8°C
> 1 day frozen -20°C
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Chemistry Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 1 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reporting
Reference Range:
2.59 - 18.50 mIU/mL
Critical Decision:
None
Clinical Significance
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a kidney-produced homrone that regulates red blood cell (RBC) production in response to low oxygen (hypoxia). Useful for determining anemia cause, diagnosis of blood disorders polycythemia vera or secondary polycythemia, monitoring kidney function, and detect misuse (blood doping) in athletes.
CPT Code
82668