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Erythropoietin (EPO) slightly low
My brother 37 yrs male done a CBC test and found hemoglobin 16.5, he is not a smoker, As suggested by doctor he had done a erythropoietin test since hg is on slightly higher side, EPO test result came as 3.26 mIU\mL.
Is it a sign of primary polycenthmia vera?
Please advise
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