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Diagnosed of polycythemia vera,

2017-10-05 03:40:11
Im 30/m diagnosed of pv,doctor ask me to do jak2 but its too expensive,what do i need to do other than jak2 test to confirm my diagnosis,or should i say a second opinion that will not cost me that much,
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JAK 2 is an important test. Please get it done.

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