Erythropoietin (EPO)

Specimen Container

Gold

Specimen Collection Type

Serum

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

1 mL

Specimen Preparation

Allow clot, separate ASAP

Stability

Ambient Stability: 8 hrs
Refrig Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 2 months

Unacceptable Conditions

Bone marrow aspirate. EDTA plasma. Hemolyzed specimens.

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

EPO
Epogen
Hematopoietin
EPO (Erythropoietin)
Hemopoietin

Test OR Panel

Test

Interferences

Avoid hemolysis

Misc Instructions

Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Unit of Measurement

mIU/mL

CPT Codes

82668

LOINC

15061-5

Streamlined Online Payments

Simplify payments with our user-friendly online system. Quick, secure, and hassle-free. Experience convenience with every click.

Instant Confirmation, Every Time

Receive instant payment confirmations for peace of mind. Swift transactions, reliable updates. Elevate your payment experience with us.

24 / 7 Payment Access

Access our online payment portal anytime, anywhere. Your bills, your schedule. Experience the freedom of 24/7 payment convenience.