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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... RBC turnover • Iron ... -12, or folate deficiency ... End-stage renal disease ... Decrease #Diagnosis #DM2
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Elevated Lactate ... - Iron deficiency ... associated with any symptoms ... #LDH #Lactate ... differential #diagnosis #Laboratory
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency ... Psychiatric symptoms ... can lead to iron ... , or any other cause ... #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid