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Would polycythemia vera show on a blood smear?
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If it is true Vera that has advanced far enough yes.
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A blood smear is always helpful in diagnosing blood disorders, however a blood smear is not diagnostic of polycythemia Vera, which has specific diagnostic criteria that include different other tests.
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No. Diagnosis of polycythemia requires measurement of hemoglobin and red cell count. Visit this site for diagnostic information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30252337/
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