Define Erythropoietin ?
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys, with small amounts made by the liver. EPO plays a key role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. This test measures the amount of erythropoietin in the blood
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a hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells in response to falling level of oxygen in the tissues
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