Abnormal Kappa/Lambda Ratio
April 24th, 2019
Overview
Normal Range
- 0.31 - 1.56
An elevated or reduced kappa / lambda ratio suggests clonal expansion of one light chain type.
Causes of Abnormal Kappa / Lambda Ratio
- Multiple myeloma
- Smouldering myeloma
- Monoclonal gammopathy of unclear significance (MGUS)
- Solitary plasmacytoma
- AL amyloidosis
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