Erythropoietin Test

What is the Erythropoietin test?

Erythropoietin test helps you to diagnose erythrocytosis or polycythemia, anemia and bone marrow disorder. The Erythropoietin test price is not very high.

When to get tested?

If you have anemia and your doctor presumes that this may be caused by decreased low red blood cell production, but you are producing too many red blood cells, then you might need to take this test. The Erythropoietin test cost is very reasonable.

Sample requirements

A blood sample will be required from your vein of arm. Erythropoietin test book online facilities are available.

Test preparation

No special requirements are needed.

Result Interpretation

• If you have anemia and your test results show that your erythropoietin levels are low or normal, then you have severe kidney disease.
• If you have anemia and your erythropoietin levels are increased then you have iron or vitamin deficiency or bone marrow disorder.
• If you are producing too many red blood cells but your erythropoietin levels are low or normal then you have primary polycythemia.
• If you are producing too many red blood cells and your erythropoietin levels are increased then you are likely to have secondary polycythemia.

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