LOINC display name : Erythropoietin (EPO) Ab Ql (S);
LOINC long common name : Erythropoietin (EPO) Ab [Presence] in Serum;
LOINC short name : EPO Ab Ser Ql;
LOINC description : The test in performed in patients who do not have a clinical response to recombinant
erythropoietin (EPO) therapy in order to determine whether they have antibodies to
the drug. EPO is used for patients with a variety of disorders, including advanced
kidney disease, to raise their hemoglobin level. For patients with EPO antibodies,
other therapeutic options are available.;