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Accuracy of POC HbA1c in TB Patients by Aline Emmer is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study evaluates the accuracy and acceptability of point-of-care (POC) HbA1c testing for diabetes management among tuberculosis (TB) patients in four countries. The findings indicate that while POC HbA1c values are generally comparable to laboratory results, significant discrepancies may occur, particularly in patients with severe anemia, which could lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Overall, POC HbA1c testing is deemed pragmatic and sufficiently accurate for screening diabetes risk in T

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Aline Emmer

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