Erythropoietin Assay (EPO)

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Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ERPT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7915

Synonyms

EPO (Erythropoietin Assay)

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Last updated: 01/05/2026