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The JAK2(V617F) tyrosine kinase mutation in blood donors with upper-limit haematocrit levels.
Blood transfusion = Trasfusione del sangue - 1 Apr 2009
Tagariello Giuseppe, Di Gaetano Rosanna, Sartori Roberto, Zanotto Daniela, Belvini Donata, Radossi Paolo, Risato Renzo, Roveroni Giovanni, Salviato Roberta, Tassinari Cristina, Toffano Nunzio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It is not rare to observe in blood donors a level of haematocrit (Hct) above or close to the highest normal limit. In the case of blood donors the diagnosis and clinical evaluation of this alteration may be complicated by regular blood donations that can mask an underlying disease suc...
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