ERYTHROPOIETIN - (S)

Test Code: ERYT

Test indications:
Erythropoietin levels may be useful in the assessment of primary or secondary polycythemia, and in assessing candidates for EPO replacement therapy (e.g. chronic renal failure). The assay cannot distinguish between endogenous and exogenous EPO.  This test is NOT recommended for the investigation of anemias; however anemia (from other causes) may affect erythropoietin levels.

Patient Preparation Instructions:
Since diurnal variation exists, collect specimens at consistent time of day - 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon is recommended.

Since diurnal variation exists, collect specimens at consistent time of day - 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon is recommended.

_SH Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-92)

_SH Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Non Winnipeg Brandon (R250-10-91)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-94)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-93)

Reference Range(s)
            Male (mIU/mL)   Female (mIU/mL)
<1 year Not established Not established
1-3 years           1.7-17.9            2.1-15.9
4-6 years           3.5-21.9            2.9-8.5
7-9 years           1.0-13.5            2.1-8.2
10-12 years       1.0-14.0            1.1-9.1
13-15 years       2.2-14.4            3.8-20.5
16-18 years       1.5-15.2            2.0-14.2
>18 years          2.6-18.5            2.6-18.5

Within 2 Weeks

Separate and freeze as soon as possible.  Samples should not be hemolyzed.  Samples should not be thawed.