DIAGNOSTIC TEST 105
Erythropoietin
Diagnostic test for anti-Erythropoietin (EPO) antibodies.
Indication
Suspicion of anti-Erythropoietin (EPO) antibodies and PRCA
Sample material
Serum
- Minim. volume: 1,0 mL
Transport
- Within Sweden: room temperature
- International: cold
Method
Radioimmunoprecipitation (RIP)
Reference interval
Negative
Result
Results are reported as negative or positive.
Interpretation
Antibodies against erythropoetin (EPO) are associated with a rare side effect in treatment with recombined human erythropoietin (RHuEPO) where anti EPO antibodies causes the development of red cell aplasia (PRCA) i.e. the lack of erythropoes.
References
- Thorpe R, Swanson SJ. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2005. Assays for detecting and diagnosing antibody-mediated pure red cell aplasia (PRCA): an assessment of available procedures. PMID: 15827053
- Evens AM et al. Best Pract Res Clin Haematol. 2005. Epoetin-induced pure red-cell aplasia (PRCA): preliminary results from the research on adverse drug events and reports (RADAR) group. PMID: 15792923
- Jelkmann W. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2012. Biosimilar recombinant human erythropoietins ("epoetins") and future erythropoiesis-stimulating treatments. PMID: 22471247
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How to order
This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
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Print and complete the request form
Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician. -
Prepare your samples
Serum: At least 1 mL serum (plain serum tubes without additives).
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Send samples and request form
Within Sweden
Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
Envelopes and smaller boxes:
Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden
Larger boxes and frozen samples:
Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden
International
Send samples cold to:
Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden
Last updated: 2026-01-30
