Measures EPO hormone that signals bone marrow to make red blood cells.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Typical adult | lab specific |
| Low | kidney anemia context |
| High | oxygen/RBC drive context |
EPO is interpreted with hemoglobin, kidney function and red cell count.
Erythropoietin is a laboratory test. EPO tells bone marrow to make red blood cells.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only. For Patiala bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | mIU/mL | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High EPO | Above lab range | May occur with low oxygen or anaemia context. |
| Low/inappropriate EPO | Low for degree of anaemia | May relate to kidney disease context. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Red cell hormone | EPO tells bone marrow to make red blood cells. |
| Anaemia review | Helps evaluate whether kidney hormone response is adequate. |
| High RBC workup | May support evaluation of polycythaemia patterns. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness or high RBC-related headache. |
| Risk context | Kidney disease, unexplained anaemia, high hemoglobin/hematocrit. |
| Follow-up users | People with chronic kidney disease or blood disorder review. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Timing | Follow lab timing if advised. |
| Interpretation | Read with CBC, kidney function and oxygen status. |
The current Erythropoietin price in Patiala is Rs. 813. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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