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What characteristics does an abnormal erythropoietin test have?
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Low levels of EPO are found in anemic patients with inadequate or absent production of erythropoietin. Severe kidney disease may decrease production of EPO, and congenital absence of EPO can occur. Elevated levels of EPO.
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How is an erythropoietin test done?
The EPO test requires a blood sample.
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Reference values vary from laboratory to laboratory, but a general normal range is 11-48 mU/ml (milliunits per milliliter).
What is the purpose of an erythropoietin test?
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What is secreted by the kidney to stimulate red blood cell production?
erythropoietin
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