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Erythropoietin

Alternative Names:EPO
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:EPO
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

EDTA blood is NOT suitable.

Useful in differentiating primary from secondary polycythaemia.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
External Laboratory:Monash Pathology
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice