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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Elevation == Decreased ... • Asplenia Laboratory ... Reduction == Increase ... #Increase #Decrease ... Diagnosis #DM2 #Differential
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
breakthrough IFI in HM • False ... and should not increase ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... - Sensitivity decreased ... post-2010 almost never