| Ordering Code | 288 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Erythropoietin |
| Alias | EPO Epogen |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green-PST), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Dark Green-PP No Gel) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | There are several reports of diurnal variation of erythropoietin in the literature. It is useful to recommend that samples be collected at a consistent time of day. Morning samples taken between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon have been recommended. |
| Handling Instructions | All specimen types must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. If no gel separation present in tube and testing is delayed, plasma/serum is aliquoted from cells within 2 hours of collection Keep tubes stoppered at all times. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 24 Hours Frozen: 2 Months Frozen samples should be thawed not more than 3 times DO NOT user frost-free freezers. |
| Rejection Criteria | Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Wrong specimen type |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay - Two site Sandwich |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythropoietin | ALL | 2.6-18.5 | 2.6-18.5 | mIU/mL | This result... Note1 |
Note1:
This result was obtained on the Beckman Access Immunoassay method. Results from a different manufacturer's assay should not be used interchangeably when managing patients
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