Falsely low HbA1c value due to a rare variant of hemoglobin J-Baltimore.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
HbA1c values are heavily relied on to assess glycemic control. Hemoglobin variants may interfere with measurements of HbA1c resulting in falsely low values. We present the first report of a rare variant of Hb in a patient with type 2 diabetes, which lead to a falsely low HbA1c.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Genetic Variation
- Glycated Hemoglobin
- Hemoglobin J