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A Rational Approach to JAK2 Mutation Testing in Patients with Elevated Hemoglobin: Results from the JAK2 Prediction Cohort (JAKPOT) Study.
Journal of general internal medicine - 1 Jun 2023
Chin-Yee Benjamin, Bhai Pratibha, Cheong Ian, Matyashin Maxim, Hsia Cyrus C, Kawata Eri, Ho Jenny M, Levy Michael A, Stuart Alan, Lin Hanxin, Chin-Yee Ian, Kadour Mike, Sadikovic Bekim, Lazo-Langner Alejandro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Erythrocytosis, most often measured as an increase in hemoglobin and/or hematocrit, is a common reason for referral to internal medicine and hematology clinics and a rational approach is required to effectively identify patients with polycythemia vera while avoiding over-investigation. AIM: We aimed to develop and validate a simple rule to predict JAK2 mutation positivity based on complete blood count...
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