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Test Code LAB873 Erythropoietin, Serum

Important Note

Mayo's test code: EPO

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Erythropoietin (EPO), S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions:

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

2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross Icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

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

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reference Values

2.6-18.5 mIU/mL

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 renal failure)

 

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

CPT Code Information

82668

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EPO Erythropoietin (EPO), S 15061-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
EPO Erythropoietin (EPO), S 15061-5

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)