Erythropoietin test

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What is Erythropoietin test?

The erythropoietin test measures the amount of a hormone called erythropoietin ((EPO) in blood.

The hormone acts on stem cells in the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells. It is made by cells in the kidney, which release the hormone when oxygen levels are low.

See also: Reticulocyte count

Alternative Names:

Serum erythropoietin; EPO

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