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Diagnosing unusual conditions
Chromosome, JAK 2, Bone Marrow
These tests were prescribed by the Clinic Rheumatologist and Clinic Hematologist in May, 2006. Results were normal except for low iron stores. Elevated platelets were confirmed to be reactive (reactive thrombocytosis) - caused by GCA. Before this test the Clinic Rheumatologist was suspicious that Pearl’s elevated platelets were due to primary thrombocytosis. Elevated platelets due to primary thrombocytosis are a different type and would be of more concern.