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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Iron, B-12, or folate ... • Asplenia Laboratory ... • Hemolytic anemia ... End-stage renal disease ... HbA1c #HgbA1c #Laboratory
Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
Commonly Observed Laboratory ... ALT and AST - Elevations ... chronic liver disease ... deficiency - Anemia ... #Diagnosis #Testing
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... should undergo lab testing ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... for age, elevation ... lack of tapering, decreased