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9210. Erythropoietin
Description
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys (90%) and, to a lesser extent, by the liver (10%). It plays a key role in the production of red blood cells, which transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
When and who needs the test?
- For the differential diagnosis of anemia.
- For the differential diagnosis of polycythemia (primary and secondary).
- In patients with chronic kidney disease to assess the kidneys' ability to produce erythropoietin.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...