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JAK2 and DNA
Has anyone had a DNA marker test to see when the JAK2 might have appeared? I'm curious about what the "when" and "what" environmental factors...
Last active: Jan 27, 2023
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Pros and Cons of JAK2 testing
My doctor has given me conflicting opinions on whether or not JAK2 testing would advisable. My platelets have been high normal (394-399) since 2016. This...
Last active: Oct 7, 2023
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Jak2 and Vitamin D3
I read there is a study of affects of Vitamin D3 and the JaK2 mutation. They have found correlation w D3 and bone morrow??? Anybody...
Last active: Mar 12, 2024
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JAK2 detection accuracy
Hello, my 22 year old son had a DVST about five months ago and following with all the testing his blood test showed less than...
Last active: Apr 28, 2024
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JAK2 negative test results
JAK2 test performed due to high hematocrit and hemoglobin. With negative results, what questions should I pose to my hematologist? He has not yet commented...
Last active: Mar 14, 2025
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
Have JAK2 mutation verified twice; one year apart and from different labs. As I understand, it may cause polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytosis, or leukemia. My...
Last active: Jan 23 5:55pm
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JAK2 negative with high platelets
I have been told that my JAK2 results came back negative, which I think is a good thing, but my platelets continue to run over...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Oct 10, 2025
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JAK2 V617F positive, now what?
I have been tested twice and found positive results both times for JAK2 V617F. I see Hematology in December but thought I'd ask this community...
Last active: Dec 18, 2023
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Concerned about medications for ET JAK2
I have ET JAK2 55 female normal labs except platelets slightly elevate I took baby aspirin for two weeks platelets still high then my hematologists...
Last active: Mar 23, 2024