Iron & Blood Count
Glycoprotein Hormones
Iron & Blood Count
Measures erythropoietin (EPO), the hormone from the kidneys that drives red blood cell production. Used when assessing anaemia or a raised red cell count.
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that controls the production of red blood cells. This test is used to assess possible causes of anaemia (too few red blood cells) or polycythaemia (too many). It helps diagnose conditions that affect the body's oxygen transport or kidney function, where EPO is normally produced. The test requires a blood sample, which can be taken at your local clinic. The analysis is carried out by an accredited laboratory, for example Karolinska, Synlab or Unilabs. The results are
Order your test
Choose your test and pay online. Your lab referral is created straight away.
Give your sample
Visit any of our partner sampling locations. No appointment needed at most of them.
The lab analyses it
Your sample is analysed at an accredited Swedish laboratory.
Get your results
Your values appear in your account with reference ranges and an explanation of each marker.
For most tests, we recommend fasting for 10–12 hours before your appointment for the most accurate results. Water is fine. If your test does not require fasting, this will be noted in the test description.
Most of our tests use a standard venous blood sample (blood drawn from a vein in your arm). Some markers can also be tested via a finger-prick capillary sample — this will be indicated on the test page.
All analyses are performed by accredited Swedish laboratories using the same methods as hospital labs. Our partner labs hold ISO 15189 accreditation, the international standard for medical laboratory quality.
Yes. Your Wellth dashboard stores all your previous results so you can track trends and see how your biomarkers change over time. This is especially useful for monitoring the impact of lifestyle changes.
If any of your results fall outside normal ranges, this is flagged in your health report with a clear explanation and recommended next steps. For urgent findings, we will contact you directly.