Erythropoietin
Also known as: EPO
Formal name: Erythropoietin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help differentiate between different types of anemia and to determine whether the amount of erythropoietin being produced is appropriate for the level of anemia present
When to Get Tested?
When you have anemia that the doctor suspects may be caused by decreased red blood cell production; sometimes when a person is producing too many red blood cells
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm





