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Kappa lambda ratio
What can be the causes of slightly elevated kappa light chains (33.1) and kappa/lambda ratio (1.83), other than MGUS and myeloma ?
Our doctor is not at all concerned and thinks it's nothing.
Can this slight elevation be normal ?
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Mild elevations in the kappa lambda ratio is not very alarming. Absolute increase in light chains along with a change in ratio is significant on the appropriate clinical background. The most common cause of kappa lambda ratio change is AGE.
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