Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein cytokine hormone synthesized in the peritubular region of the kidney that regulates and stimulates the synthesis of erythrocytes (red blood cells) produced by the bone marrow. The secretion and functioning of this hormone is the body’s reaction to hypoxia (lack of oxygen). Its aim is to increase the body’s capacity to bind more oxygen by increasing the number of erythrocytes, cells that bind and transport oxygen to tissues.
Interpretation:If the erythropoietin level is lower than normal, symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, itching or dizziness are observed. After the third month of pregnancy, erythropoietin levels rise in response to oxygen demand towards gestational anemia. If given externally for any reason, high doses cause an increase in the hematocrit level (the solid mass of the shaped elements of the blood). This makes it more difficult to pump blood, which leads to heart function problems.
Sample: Arm venous blood. Nonfasting
Working day: Thursday
Result Time: Next day at 6 PM
