This test is mainly performed to detect the causes of Anemia. Besides, Erythropoietin test is also run sometimes to diagnose a bone marrow disorder. Decreased amount of red blood cells causes Anemia. This test is run to know the exact reason of the decrement of red blood cells. This test is done after taking a certain amount of blood from the vein. No specific test preparations are required for this test. However, you need to consult your doctor before appearing for this 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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