Need help understanding the readings

Posted by scared58 @scared58, Aug 15 1:40pm

Hi a few months of knowing I have MGUS and blood levels seem stable however, my recent phone appointment was a lovely lady but not a haematologist so she couldn't give me any understanding of my results, I was just read a series of results one of which was my Kappa result which was 45. 47 I asked what it should be she said 19 that's why we are checking your blood I thought this was high enough but then googling it I read that Kappa result should be between 3 and 19 ! I am worried why mine is so high and if there is anything that can be done to lower it

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newwaldenguy | @newwaldenguy | Aug 21 3:13am

You should have a discussion with your healthcare team. Also the Internet is useful in researching lab values. If you are looking for a better understanding AI can explain it in simple terms and get more detailed as your understanding grows.

bochos | @bochos | Aug 21 7:11am

In reply to @newwaldenguy "You should have a discussion with your healthcare team. Also the Internet is useful in researching..." + (show)

I was diagnosed with CLL 3 years ago. Blood tests, MRIs, two units of blood, 4 infusions of Ribitaux (sp?) and more blood tests plus pills. According to my Doctors I am trending up. I have no symptoms which is good but now get monthly blood tests instead of every three months. I do my best to not think about my condition and have a positive attitude. At times my ability to think overcomes my ability to have a positive attitude.
But I have CLL (age 77) and just deal with my condition. Having a positive attitude is a very important thing to have.
Butch Ukura

edl75 | @edl75 | Aug 21 10:46am

Well my Kappa is 143.4. My Lambda is 75.4 and ratio 1.9. I have some significant inflammatory issues which likely the cause of high #s. As long as ratio is near normal and M protein stays low, now at .5, my hematologist is just monitoring it. How is your ratio?

scared58 | @scared58 | Aug 22 1:17pm

In reply to @newwaldenguy "You should have a discussion with your healthcare team. Also the Internet is useful in researching..." + (show)

Thank you I am learning bit by bit and trying to understand

scared58 | @scared58 | Aug 22 1:19pm

In reply to @edl75 "Well my Kappa is 143.4. My Lambda is 75.4 and ratio 1.9. I have some significant..." + (show)

Sorry I am a bit lost with all readings at moment but I was reassured blood was ok
I was just a bit anxious over high kappa reading which hadn’t been mentioned before

scared58 | @scared58 | Aug 22 1:24pm

In reply to @bochos "I was diagnosed with CLL 3 years ago. Blood tests, MRIs, two units of blood, 4..." + (show)

Yes I am mostly staying positive but do have the odd anxious moments
I am not sure what you mean by ‘trending up’ so
I hope this is a positive thing.

edl75 | @edl75 | Aug 22 1:57pm

It certainly can be concerning and confusing. Glad to hear you got good news from your doctor. I am sure your dr will monitor and keep an eye on it. Stay well

bochos | @bochos | Aug 22 4:36pm

In reply to @scared58 "Yes I am mostly staying positive but do have the odd anxious moments I am not..." + (show)

No symptoms and my blood is in good shape.

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