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Source Of Erythropoietin
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.
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Alternative Names
Serum erythropoietin; EPO
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with...
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