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82668 Assay of erythropoietin

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: EPO level, erythropoietin assay

Laboratory assay measuring erythropoietin (EPO) concentration in serum, a hormone produced by kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production.

Clinical Context

Ordered in evaluation of anemia, polycythemia, assessment of renal function and erythropoietin deficiency in chronic kidney disease.

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Specialties

pathologyhematologynephrology

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