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Kappa Light Chain Free Serum Is H 20.6, XXXXXXX Light
Question: kappa light chain free serum is H 20.6, XXXXXXX light is Normal 7.3, kappa light chain ratio is H 2.82, immunoglobulin A Normal 123, G High 1863, M Low 37, abnormal protein band 1 is High 1.3, Do I have Myeloma
Brief Answer:
Possibility of monoclonal antibody is there
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
These reports suggest possibility of monoclonal antibody excess in blood, which means there is possibility of plasma cells (antibody producing cells) growing uncontrolled somewhere in your body. We should do immunofixation test on blood to confirm that these are monoclonal (ie, all arising from one proliferating cell).
But even that does not confirm myeloma, for that we need to see if any bone lesions are found on Xray or MRI/CT scans, high calcium, low hemoglobin, high creatinine or not and the amount of plasma cells in bone marrow test.
Basically, possibility of multiple myeloma is there but to confirm it we need more evaluation/information.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Possibility of monoclonal antibody is there
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
These reports suggest possibility of monoclonal antibody excess in blood, which means there is possibility of plasma cells (antibody producing cells) growing uncontrolled somewhere in your body. We should do immunofixation test on blood to confirm that these are monoclonal (ie, all arising from one proliferating cell).
But even that does not confirm myeloma, for that we need to see if any bone lesions are found on Xray or MRI/CT scans, high calcium, low hemoglobin, high creatinine or not and the amount of plasma cells in bone marrow test.
Basically, possibility of multiple myeloma is there but to confirm it we need more evaluation/information.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you! I will know more next week:)
I also wanted to let you know that I have skin rash, lower back pain, mid back and hip bone pain. Constipation, and I’m most of the time feeling little energy or feeling exhausted. Are these signs of Myeloma? Or can MGUS cause these? Thank You!
Brief Answer:
Yes pain may be a symptom of myeloma
Detailed Answer:
MGUS is asymptomatic. So bone pain may be an indicator of myeloma. But scans should show myeloma related lesions in that case.
Regards
Yes pain may be a symptom of myeloma
Detailed Answer:
MGUS is asymptomatic. So bone pain may be an indicator of myeloma. But scans should show myeloma related lesions in that case.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
My Immunoglobulin G is very high at 1863 and Immunoglobulin M is Low at 37.
Immunoglobulin A is normal at 123.
Does that mean I’m at a higher risk for Myeloma?
Thank You!
Immunoglobulin A is normal at 123.
Does that mean I’m at a higher risk for Myeloma?
Thank You!
Brief Answer:
This only suggests monoclonal gammopathy
Detailed Answer:
This result, along with other tests posted by you only suggest monoclonal gammopathy. For diagnosis of myeloma we need the other things I mentioned in first reply.
If all of those are normal, you have MGUS which doesn't require treatment but may progress to myeloma later.
This only suggests monoclonal gammopathy
Detailed Answer:
This result, along with other tests posted by you only suggest monoclonal gammopathy. For diagnosis of myeloma we need the other things I mentioned in first reply.
If all of those are normal, you have MGUS which doesn't require treatment but may progress to myeloma later.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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