Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum in Kolkata
Also called: Serum EPO Level, Erythropoietin Hormone Test, EPO Blood Test
- SAMPLE
- Serum
- Report
- Same or next day
- PREPARATIONS
- Morning sample preferred (7 AM - 10 AM, due to diurnal variation)
- CONTAINS
- 3 Parameters
The test at a glance
- What it checks
- The Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum test quantifies the vital glycoprotein hormone produced by the kidneys that controls red blood cell creation in bone marrow, differentiating polycythemias and chronic anemias.
- Report delivery
- Sample before 12 PM → by 8:30 PM today | Sample after 12 PM → by 1 PM tomorrow
- Test for
- Men, Women
- Age group
- All Ages
- Commonly advised for
- Polycythemia vera differential diagnosis, secondary polycythemia, anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), bone marrow failure workup
What is a Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum ?
Clinical Significance: The Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum test quantifies the vital glycoprotein hormone produced by the kidneys that controls red blood cell creation in bone marrow, differentiating polycythemias and chronic anemias.
Why It's Done:
- Distinguish autonomous Polycythemia Vera (low/suppressed EPO) from secondary hypoxia (high EPO)
- Assess renal endocrine functional capacity to produce erythropoietin
- Predict patient responsiveness to recombinant erythropoietin therapy in CKD and MDS
- Investigate erythropoietin-secreting renal or hepatic tumors
Who should take this test
The Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum is recommended for individuals experiencing:
- Elevated hematocrit or red cell mass (suspected Polycythemia Vera vs Secondary Polycythemia)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with refractory anemia
- Patients undergoing erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) therapy monitoring
- Workup of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or aplastic anemia
Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum testing in Kolkata
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre in Kolkata offers NABL-accredited Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum test from a Serum sample(s). Serum EPO Level, Erythropoietin Hormone Test, EPO Blood Test is also prescribed for Polycythemia vera differential diagnosis, secondary polycythemia, anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), bone marrow failure workup. Established in 1989, this doctor-led diagnostic centre ensures high accuracy. Home sample collection and walk-in facility available at our Kolkata center. Pay at the centre with no advance payment. Book online or visit us.
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