Erythropoietin
Test Mnemonic
EPO
CPT Codes
- 82668 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
15061-5
Aliases
- EPO
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | ||
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoenzymatic Assay |
Reference Range
| Erythropoietin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 2.6 - 18.5 | mIU/mL |
Clinical Info
Erythropoietin plays a major role in regulating production by acting on the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production. In many types of anemia, there is an inverse relationship between hemoglobin or hematocrit and serum EPO levels. Hence the steady state concentration of EPO in the serum can provide useful information in the assessment of various anemic and polycythemic conditions.