ERYTHROPOIETIN
| Synonyms: | EPO |
| Computer Code: | (EPO) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | 2.6-18.5 mIU/ml |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Bi-weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82668 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |