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I use to donate blood regularly. now diagnosed with primary polycythaemia. wouldn't blood recipients now have pv?
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JAK2 mutation: Because one cannot transmit a genetic abnormality. However, patients with polycythemia should not donate blood because it is considered a premalignant condition. Since it is a myeloproliferative disorder, it can convert into an acute leukemia. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/15/2013
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