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How often polycythemia patient has to undergo phlebotomy? Can you please mention the frequency?
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3-4 month interval.
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Weekly to monthly phlebotomy is recommended until the iron store is depleted. It is sug- gested that hematocrit levels should be maintained at < 50%
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