Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum Test
Serum erythropoietin
is a hormone secreted by the kidney to regulate red blood cell production.
Patients suffering from most anemias will present with higher than normal
concentrations of serum erythropoietin; whereas, those suffering from anemia
associated with chronic renal failure may have values within the normal range.
Abnormally high concentrations may also be induced by renal neoplasms, benign
tumors, polycystic kidney disease, renal cysts, and hydronephrosis.
A significant deviation
from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Private MD Lab Services
offers the following test for serum erythropoietin:
