A patient with anemia due to chronic kidney disease is most likely to have which of the following laboratory findings?

A Elevated serum erythropoietin levels
B Normal serum erythropoietin levels
C Decreased serum erythropoietin levels ✓
D Undetectable serum erythropoietin levels

Explanation

Anemia in chronic kidney disease is primarily due to decreased production of erythropoietin by the diseased kidneys. Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, and its deficiency leads to anemia.

Source

New England Journal of Medicine review on anemia in CKD
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high