Screening for essential thrombocytosis by cell-based quantitative assays for JAK2V617F mutation is recommended among individuals with a positive family history for the disease (autosomal dominant inheritance) and in patients who present with thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, and monocytosis.
Could you explain what thrombocytosis is and why it is important?
<|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|> This is the question: Could you explain what thrombocytosis is and why it is important?<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Screening for essential thrombocytosis by cell-based quantitative assays for JAK2V617F mutation is recommended among individuals with a positive family history for the disease (autosomal dominant inheritance) and in patients who present with thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, and monocytosis.<|eot_id|>