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The jak2 mutation is a genetic change found in about 9 out of 10 people with polycythemia vera (pv). Jak2 is part of a signaling system (like a thermostat) that helps tell the bone marrow when to start and stop making blood cells. Most people with pv have acquired a mutation(change) in their jak2. Because of this change, the bone marrow makes too many blood cells.

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What is the definition or description of: jak2 mutation?

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What will happen to patient with positive jak2 mutation assay? Thank you

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I have ET with Jak2 mutation. What should I be concerned about and is it cancer? My Hemo says no but others say yes??

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I tested positive for a JAK2 mutation on a blood test and when my marrow was tested the JAK2 mutation was not found. How can this be?

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I have had 2 pe's in 3 yr span, rbc is 5.38 hematocrit is 51%, hemoglobin is 17.1, negative for jak2 mutation, on xarelto 20 mg, could i still have pv?

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Is it even possible to have polycythemia vera with a negative jak2 mutation? Current lab results are on previous question. Biopsy performed 04

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Im a 26 year old male who lives at high altitude in Denver, CO. HGB: 18.3 HCT: 53.1 RBCs 5.9. Is this normal? I tested negative for the JAK2 mutation and my EPO was 8 my hematologist said cause was to living at high altitude?

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I have a correction to make: was is caused by a mutation in the x chromosome. Females are the carriers and males are affected. ?

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