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HelpTest Code LAB873 Erythropoietin (EPO)
Additional Codes
45548
Reporting Title
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Methodology
Beckman Coulter DxI® 800 Immunoassay System
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, chronic renal failure)
Evaluating patients undergoing EPO replacement therapy who demonstrate an inadequate hematopoietic response
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated
Also Acceptable:
Red top, Heparinized Plasma
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 6 days | |
| Frozen | Stable |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient NO / RefrigerateOK / Frozen OK
Reference Values
2.6-18.5 mIU/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82668
LOINC coding 15061-5
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday