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Electrophoresis test
Whyle my medical checkup it is found that my Hb and RBC counts were higher than required limit. So doctor asked to do electrophoresis test to know about in detail. She told me to do this test to confirm some gene presence in my blood, which may cause some issues to my next generation. So attached is the test report and i want to know the result.
Hb RBC & RDW is high as per the report. Is there any diagnosed condition.?
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Hi it could be polycythemia. Polycythemia can be primary which is known as polycythemia vera or can be due to secondary polycythemia which inturn may be due to hypoxia, dehydration, malignancies such as HCC or RCC. Need to evaluate further.
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To diagnose polycythemia, specific hematological parameters are used to identify elevated levels of red blood cells. Here are the exact values typically used to label a condition as polycythemia:Hematological Parameters:Hemoglobin (Hb) Concentration:Men: Greater than 16.5 g/dLWomen: Greater than 16.0 g/dLHematocrit (Hct):Men: Greater than 49%Women: Greater than 48%Red Blood Cell (RBC) Mass:An increase of more than 25% above the mean normal predicted value.Additional Criteria:Increased Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): Elevated RBC count may also be observed
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I need to know a few questions in history apart from reports whether you need a JAK2 mutation or not.
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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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