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Erythropoietin

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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone made by the kidneys that plays a key role in production of red blood cells. An EPO test can help diagnose the cause of anemia or help identify people who need EPO replacement therapy.
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Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) Test

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Learning about blood tests can help you ask your doctor good questions about your results. Learn what RBCs are and what low or high counts might mean.
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Reticulocyte Count Test

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Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBCs). A reticulocyte test counts them to help evaluate anemia or bone marrow function.
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Hemoglobin Blood Test

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A hemoglobin test determines the volume of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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CBC Blood Test (Complete Blood Count)

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The complete blood count is an essential test that counts the number, size, and types of cells in your blood. It provides an indication of your overall health.
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Hematrocit Blood Test

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A hematocrit test measures the proportion of the blood composed of red blood cells, helping to find and monitor conditions that affect the blood or bone marrow.
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hCG Tumor Marker

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The hCG tumor marker test may be used to help diagnose and monitor certain tumors of the reproductive system.
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Zinc Protoporphyrin Test

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Zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) is normally present in small amounts in red blood cells but may be elevated in certain conditions. The ZPP test is used to screen for and monitor chronic lead exposure adults and to detect iron deficiency in children.
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Patient Blood Management

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Patient Blood Management (PBM) is used by clinicians to optimize a patient’s current medical condition to ensure successful recovery. Its main focus is on preventing anemia and/or blood loss, but it also involves investigating and treating anemia when present.
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Transfusion Medicine

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Learn about transfusion medicine and blood banking. Transfusion medicine is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the process of collecting (donation), testing, processing, storing, and transfusing blood and its components. It is a cornerstone of emergency and surgical medicine. Blood banks are sections of clinical laboratories that process, test, and distribute blood and its components.
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