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What levels do the rbcs., hematocrit and hemoglobin have to be to have a polycyhtemia vera diagnosis?

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Varying: In 2007 the world health organization recommended HGB 18.5 / 16.5 men/women, without another cause, and with supporting evidence, nowadays including usually a search for the jak2 mutation.

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Answered 12/12/2019

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Agree with Dr. F: https://www.mpnconnect.com/pdf/who-diagnostic-criteria-mf-pv-et.pdf Visit this site for info on this topic.

Answered 12/13/2019

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