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Are Hemoglobin Level Of 7.7 And EPO Level Of 41.2 Normal?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
Question: I have been anemic for 10 years with many transfusions. Currently Hemoglobin 7.7 with EPO of 41.2 is that ok?

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Answered by Dr. Monish De (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your EPO and hemoglobin is not normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The normal range for EPO levels can vary from 3.7 to 36 international units per liter (IU/L).

EPO is a hormone that your kidney makes to trigger your bone marrow to make red blood cells.

Normal EPO level means that your body can make healthy red blood cells.

Your EPO of 41.2 is high and hemoglobin of 7.7 is low.

Higher than normal levels may mean you have anemia.

Your hemoglobin is also low.

I would advise you to do blood test for complete blood count, total iron binding capacity level, ferritin levels, and reticulocyte counts.

A level of EPO that’s higher than normal may mean you have a kidney tumor.

You also need to do a CT scan of whole abdomen.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
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Are Hemoglobin Level Of 7.7 And EPO Level Of 41.2 Normal?

Brief Answer: Your EPO and hemoglobin is not normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, The normal range for EPO levels can vary from 3.7 to 36 international units per liter (IU/L). EPO is a hormone that your kidney makes to trigger your bone marrow to make red blood cells. Normal EPO level means that your body can make healthy red blood cells. Your EPO of 41.2 is high and hemoglobin of 7.7 is low. Higher than normal levels may mean you have anemia. Your hemoglobin is also low. I would advise you to do blood test for complete blood count, total iron binding capacity level, ferritin levels, and reticulocyte counts. A level of EPO that’s higher than normal may mean you have a kidney tumor. You also need to do a CT scan of whole abdomen. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Monish De, Oncologist