Erythropoietin measurement for monitoring of erythropoiesis in patient with erythropoiesis problem; a situation analysis in Thailand due to cost change 

Abstract

The investigation of erythropoietin level has just been introduced for a few years. In the first phase of introduction, it was noted that the test was not cost effective compared to the routine classical test, reticulocyte count. Nevertheless, at present, the test is more widely available. The change of unit cost a present is very interesting. 

Keywords: Erythropoietin, Erythropoiesis, Thalassemia