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Pros and Cons of JAK2 testing

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 7, 2023 | Replies (7)
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@hlyonsrn

I had platelets up to 600 and hemocrit top level to where they would take off some blood. When your platelets get higher if they do they will do a JAK2 test for sure. That and elevated platelets put you in a high risk of clotting and as for me before I was diagnosed had a blood clot the entire length of my left arm and with US they realized I had had another clot at some time in my brachial area. So due to that I'm high risk. Know if you are JAC 2 positive just gives them a better look at what preventative measures they need to take

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torcia | @torcia | Oct 7, 2023

Thank you! Blood clots are scary. So glad they caught yours in time. I guess I should get the JAK2 so that I know what I'm dealing with. I want to get a TB test first. Apparently you can have latent TB that can increase platelets. Feels like a longshot, but something good to rule out before the more expensive JAK2 test.

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