# EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes - facts

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Type: Lab article

## TL;DR

EPO (erythropoietin) is a glycoprotein hormone and hematopoietic growth factor that signals red blood cell production. Prohibited in sport by WADA. Lab notes.

## Facts Index

| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| epo:title | identity | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:published | identity | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-08-15 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:author | identity | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:topics | identity | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | FDA-approved or specific-use, research | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:summary | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | EPO (erythropoietin) is a glycoprotein hormone and hematopoietic growth factor that signals red blood cell production. Prohibited in sport by WADA. Lab notes. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-1 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | EPO | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-2 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-3 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-4 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-5 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-6 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-7 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-8 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-9 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:section-11 | content | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about EPO handling | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo |
| epo:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen · Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/products/gansulin-metal-peptide-pen |
| epo:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.preppinpeppers.com/products/gansulin-3ml-cartridge |
| epo:source-dailymed-nlm-nih-gov | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | EPOGEN (epoetin alfa) prescribing label, FDA/DailyMed (human albumin as a formulation component; store at 2 to 8 degrees C; do not shake or freeze; protect from light) - dailymed.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1f2d0b28-9cc5-4523-80b8-637fdaf3f7a5 |
| epo:source-www-uniprot-org | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | UniProtKB P01588: Erythropoietin (EPO, Homo sapiens), UniProt release 2026-03 - www.uniprot.org | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://www.uniprot.org/uniprotkb/P01588/entry |
| epo:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Naughton et al., Am J Health Syst Pharm 2003: Stability of multidose, preserved formulation epoetin alfa in syringes for three and six weeks - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12635452/ |
| epo:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Spivak, Annu Rev Med 1993: Recombinant erythropoietin - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8476246/ |
| epo:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-3 | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Delanghe et al., Am J Hematol 2008: Testing for recombinant erythropoietin - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17918255/ |
| epo:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-4 | source | EPO: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Jelkmann, Front Horm Res 2016: Erythropoietin - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/epo) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27348128/ |

## FAQ

### What is EPO and how does it work?

EPO (erythropoietin) is a glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that signals bone marrow to increase red blood cell production; recombinant versions (e.g., epoetin alfa) mimic this signaling action.

### What is the regulatory status of the EPO products listed here?

No. Recombinant human EPO has not been evaluated or approved by any regulatory authority, including the FDA, and it is not a licensed product for human or veterinary use. It is intended for research purposes only, and any medical use of EPO falls outside the scope of this article.

### How is concentration calculated when reconstituting a lyophilized EPO vial?

Divide the total amount in the vial by the volume of solvent added. For example, adding 1 mL to a vial yields a concentration equal to the full vial content per milliliter.

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