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Test ID BLOD0172 Erythropoietin, Serum

Useful For

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 kidney disease)

 

Evaluating patients undergoing EPO replacement therapy who demonstrate an inadequate hematopoietic response

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Morning collection, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. is preferred due to diurnal variation. For more information see Cautions.

2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross Icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82668

Reporting Name

Erythropoietin (EPO), S

Reference Values

2.6-18.5 mIU/mL

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Benign Hematology Test Request (T755)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

Secondary ID

80173
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
1508 Erythropoietin