Vitamins & nutrition
Erythropoietin
About
Measures erythropoietin, the hormone that stimulates red-cell production. Used to investigate anemia and polycythemia.
Preparation
For children aged 1 to 5 years, do not eat for 2-3 hours before the test. Do not eat for 8 hours before the test; still water is allowed. Avoid physical and emotional stress for 30 minutes before the test. Do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.