Eurofins Biomnis code

ERY

Synonyms

• EPO

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone secreted by the kidneys which acts on bone marrow precursors of the erythrocyte lineage to stimulate red blood cell production. This test is used to monitor recombinant human EPO treatment and for differential diagnosis of certain forms of anemia and polycythemia.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Collect sample the morning between 7.30 and 12am recommended
Do not use EDTA, haemolysed samples

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day