Referred Tests
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Test ID: EPO
Erythropoietin, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
An aid in distinguishing between primary and secondary polycythemia
Differentiating between appropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, high-altitude living, pulmonary disease, tobacco use) and inappropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, tumors)
Identifying candidates for erythropoietin (EPO) replacement therapy (eg, those with chronic renal failure)
Evaluating patients undergoing EPO replacement therapy who demonstrate an inadequate hematopoietic response
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm
-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation
-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunoenzymatic Assay
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Erythropoietin (EPO), S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
EPO (Erythropoietin)
Epogen
Hematopoietin
Hemopoietin
Polycythemia
Epogen
Hematopoietin
Hemopoietin
Polycythemia