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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... High Glucose ... Content • RBC Transfusions ... blood loss • Hemolytic ... anemia • Splenomegaly
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
characterized by a decrease ... However, these thresholds ... These causes could ... thalassemia trait & high ... Satyendra Dhar MD, @DharSaty
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
correlated with 35-76% decrease ... span, such as hemolytic ... anemia or blood ... frequent blood transfusions ... Satyendra Dhar MD, #@DharSaty