Question 1

what if my a/g ratio is high?

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Could mean nothing : A/g ratio could be related to your liver , or some medical disease.

Question 2

what does a high kappa/lambra ratio mean?

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Multiple Myeloma: Kappa and lamda are classifications of light chains of immunoglobulins in humans.  They are part of the "y" shaped arms of your antibodies.  This ratio is used to distinguish MGUS or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance from multiple myeloma. High ratio favors Multiple Myeloma

Question 3

my ldl cholesterol, vldl chol ratio is high. are these related?

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Yes and No: Vldl (very low density cholesterol) is made in the liver, and contains both triglycerides (tg's) and cholesterol ( more tg's than cholesterol). Ldl is made in the blood stream from vldl, and contains more cholesterol, less tg's . Both have a protein called apob on the surface, but because LDL lasts longer , there is more LDL available. Both can cause plaque in arteries if levels are too high.

Question 4

what can cause a high a/g ratio? normal albumin but low globulin?

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: Seeing the actual numbers would be more helpful, but every now and then I've encountered this ratio but never got any good reason for a normal albumin with a low globulin.  Malnutrition is the only reason I've read about that may cause the low globulin. As long as you have normal liver function labs otherwise and no hematology disorders, I'd disregard the low globulin. Low albumin is more serious

Question 5

my 4 year old son has a bun/creat ratio of 27. is that really high?

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Depends on health: Some of the more common causes of an elevated bun/cr ratio are: dehydration, GI bleeding, increased protein intake, small amount of muscle mass, increased muscle breakdown. If he appears ill or has other symptoms have him evaluated.

Question 6

my 4 year old son bun/creat ratio is 27. is that really high for his age?

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This could be a sign: Of dehydration. Follow up with his pediatrician. Take care!

Question 7

what does it mean if both bun & creatinine levels are good, but the ratio is high?

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Actual values: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, if both creatinine and BUN are normal you do not need to worry about the ratio.

Question 8

bilirubin was high on last exam - 70% indirect, 30% direct. does ratio sound like anything?

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Need actual values: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would help to have the actual values. 70% indirect and 30% direct per se are not a problem. If you total bilirubin is higher than 1.2 mg/dL, it would be worth looking into it further.

Question 9

is a bun/ratio of 27 considered high if bun and creatine measurement are within normal range?

Accepted Answer

Of little concern: Bun/creatinine ratio is of little to no importance unless a physician is looking for an explanation for a person being in significant kidney failure. An older healthy woman is likely to have a lowish creatinine anyway and if you like to eat meat, this raises the bun. This is all harmless. Look at the person, not the numbers, and if your phyiscian isn't worried, forget it.

Question 10

is it unusual to have a low protein total (5.9) and a high a/g ratio (2.7) when i'm in my 30's?

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Need values: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, you may have low gamma globulins and should discuss it with your doctor to ensure that you are not in a deficient state of immunity.
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My 4 year old son bun/creat ratio is 27. is that really high for his age?

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Bilirubin was high on last exam - 70% indirect, 30% direct. does ratio sound like anything?

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