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Hello everyone!

I have a low EPO. But neg JAK2. Any ideas?

I'm still having the red cell mass tomorrow.

As far as I understand low epo means suppression of red cell count is that correct?

Thank you!!

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Hi Jenny, Erythropoietin

is a hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow. Maz

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Thank you!! So mine is suppressed for whatever reason.

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