Erythropoietin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Erythropoietin (Blood)

Alternate Names	EPO, Erythropoietin Level
Test Code	EPO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $45.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	-

Container ID	S, SNG, SP, CH, CHS
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 24 hours of collection. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions EDTA tube is also acceptable for this test. Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze EDTA plasma as above. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Monash Health Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)