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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... • Asplenia Laboratory ... HbA1c #HgbA1c #Laboratory ... #Diagnosis #DM2 ... #Differential
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... in most cases; ... Mild-to-moderate elevation ... WBC count and differential ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
Dermatomyositis • Fever ... no significant elevation ... ILD worsens Decreased ... Dermatomyositis #rheumatology ... #dermatology #diagnosis