Q: Foamy urine for past 5-6 years !!! routine urine test always come -ve for protein .... got tested protein to creatinine which came 0.06 ( range <0.20) but my total protein came 14.10 (range <14) bt routine urine analysis is still -ve with same sample?

I would consider both of these normal . Assume 5 Percent air is likely and the 14.1 is likely normal.

Q: Testing for al amyloid. spep shows no m-spike but mildly elevated total protein & a/g ratio (2.7) due to high albumin. globulins well within normal range. worrisome? serum/urine ife &marrow biopsy ok, but elevated free k/l ratio due to low lambda.

High albumin simply means either that you were a bit dehydrated / thirsty or that you're one of the few % who naturally fall outside the reference ranges -- ranges are set so that a few % of healthies fall outside. A/G ratio isn't a concern, neither is K/L in this context, glad your globulins are fine. Look for some other illness to explain your findings if you feel sick. Best wishes.

Q: I have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. what could this mean?

Hi. The trace ketones don't mean much, but protein in the urine is a finding in a variety of kidney diseases (from diabetes, high blood pressure, and a number of intrinsic kidney diseases). It's important you see a nephrologist and have the cause of the proteinuria determined and treated if possible. Good luck!

Q: Have a bun level of 19 and a creatinine of .80. total protein is 7 and albumin is 4. i have been urinating frequently and urine is becoming foamy.

I am not sure why you shared your normal lab values but frequent urine in a man is a prostate or bladder issue in general and is usually a sign of infection or inflammation. The next possible reason would be diabetes.

Q: Urine results showed 100 mg/dl protein in urine, moderate blood, total protein/creatinine ratio, urine 319.7, red blood cells, urine 4-10, sec many.

had a urine test for infection? Results look like you may have a mild UTI, though some of the numbers do not match up with the test acronym. Make sure you drink plenty of water and take antibiotics given with food. If you have pain on urination, the healthcare provider can give you some medicine to numb that area up for a couple of days.

Q: Total protein, 24 hr bad results below? spec. vol 24 hr - 3000 protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl (mines <6)protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate 4 months ago: normal a1c, ana, microalbumin/creatinin

That is a significant amount of protein and it is indicative of significant kidney inflammation. Have a nephrologist evaluate the problem. Is your creatinine clearance normal?

Q: My lab results are as follows..total bilirubin 3 and direct 0.7..sgpt is 62 and total protein 8.8 and globulin 4.7..urine test positive klebsiella.

You need a proper liver workup. You're seriously sick. You may be asked to repeat the tests off alcohol and meds. If this does not fix things, a check for hepatitis B, C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, and a few others.

Q: Does malnutrition/undernutrition show up on routine blood tests (the ones that show vitamins, total protein, etc...) and urine tests, and also how long do you have to be malnourished to stop your growth?

Malnutrition and undernutrition show up in different ways at different ages. The main sign is loss of weight followed by other signs and symptoms. Yes it will affect growth negatively.

Q: My total protein had been increasing, so my dr had me test for multiple myeloma. protein had come down to normal,no m-spike observed, everything normal except a slightly elevated kappa of 21.5 in serum (but normal in urine). could i still have cancer?

Rarely multiple myeloma can be present with normal serum electrophoresis but immunofixation may show it. Your free light chain assay showed what you say is a slightly elevated kappa level of 21.5/L, but I note that up to 26.3 is normal. The bottom line is, if you have no suspicious symptoms, I would be reassured. If there are symptoms, bone marrow biopsy would be done. Your MD is best to advise yo

Question 1

What does a low urine random total protein level mean?  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Low or trace urine protein can be normal in some young people.But it can also be indicator of early stage kidney disease in patients with type2 diabetes and hypertension.Your doctor can coreelate your urine protein with rest of your health and medical condition.Sometimes it is temporary and that is why if there is no other cause for it,we suggest to repeat it.We don't know how old you are

Question 2

Foamy urine for past 5-6 years !!! routine urine test always come -ve for protein .... got tested protein to creatinine which came 0.06 ( range <0.20) but my total protein came 14.10 (range <14) bt routine urine analysis is still -ve with same sample?

Accepted Answer

I would consider both of these normal .  Assume 5 Percent air is likely and the 14.1 is likely normal.

Question 3

Testing for al amyloid. spep shows no m-spike but mildly elevated total protein & a/g ratio (2.7) due to high albumin. globulins well within normal range. worrisome? serum/urine ife &marrow biopsy ok, but elevated free k/l ratio due to low lambda.

Accepted Answer

High albumin simply means either that you were a bit dehydrated / thirsty or that you're one of the few % who naturally fall outside the reference ranges -- ranges are set so that a few % of healthies fall outside. A/G ratio isn't a concern, neither is K/L in this context, glad your globulins are fine. Look for some other illness to explain your findings if you feel sick. Best wishes.

Question 4

I have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Hi. The trace ketones don't mean much, but protein in the urine is a finding in a variety of kidney diseases (from diabetes, high blood pressure, and a number of intrinsic kidney diseases). It's important you see a nephrologist and have the cause of the proteinuria determined and treated if possible. Good luck!

Question 5

Have a bun level of 19 and a creatinine of .80. total protein is 7 and albumin is 4. i have been urinating frequently and urine is becoming foamy.

Accepted Answer

I am not sure why you shared your normal lab values but frequent urine in a man is a prostate or bladder issue in general and is usually a sign of infection or inflammation.  The next possible reason would be diabetes.

Question 6

Urine results showed 100 mg/dl protein in urine, moderate blood, total protein/creatinine ratio, urine 319.7, red blood cells, urine 4-10, sec many.

Accepted Answer

had a urine test for infection? Results look like you may have a mild UTI, though some of the numbers do not match up with the test acronym.  Make sure you drink plenty of water and take antibiotics given with food.  If you have pain on urination, the healthcare provider can give you some medicine to numb that area up for a couple of days.

Question 7

Total protein, 24 hr 
bad results below?
spec. vol 24 hr - 3000
protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl (mines <6)protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate
4 months ago: normal a1c, ana, microalbumin/creatinin

Accepted Answer

That is a significant amount of protein and it is indicative of significant kidney inflammation. Have a nephrologist evaluate the problem. Is your creatinine clearance normal?

Question 8

My lab results are as follows..total bilirubin 3 and direct 0.7..sgpt is 62 and total protein 8.8 and globulin 4.7..urine test positive klebsiella.

Accepted Answer

You need a proper liver workup. You're seriously sick. You may be asked to repeat the tests off alcohol and meds. If this does not fix things, a check for hepatitis B, C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, and a few others.

Question 9

Does malnutrition/undernutrition show up on routine blood tests (the ones that show vitamins, total protein, etc...) and urine tests, and also how long do you have to be malnourished to stop your growth?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition and undernutrition show up in different ways at different ages. The main sign is loss of weight followed by other signs and symptoms. Yes it will affect growth negatively.

Question 10

My total protein had been increasing, so my dr had me test for multiple myeloma. protein had come down to normal,no m-spike observed, everything normal except a slightly elevated kappa of 21.5 in serum (but normal in urine). could i still have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Rarely multiple myeloma can be present with normal serum electrophoresis but immunofixation may show it. Your free light chain assay showed what you say is a slightly elevated kappa level of 21.5/L, but I note that up to 26.3 is normal. The bottom line is, if you have no suspicious symptoms, I would be reassured. If there are symptoms, bone marrow biopsy would be done. Your MD is best to advise yo

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Foamy urine for past 5-6 years !!! routine urine test always come -ve for protein .... got tested protein to creatinine which came 0.06 ( range <0.20) but my total protein came 14.10 (range <14) bt routine urine analysis is still -ve with same sample?

Testing for al amyloid. spep shows no m-spike but mildly elevated total protein & a/g ratio (2.7) due to high albumin. globulins well within normal range. worrisome? serum/urine ife &marrow biopsy ok, but elevated free k/l ratio due to low lambda.

I have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. what could this mean?

Have a bun level of 19 and a creatinine of .80. total protein is 7 and albumin is 4. i have been urinating frequently and urine is becoming foamy.

Urine results showed 100 mg/dl protein in urine, moderate blood, total protein/creatinine ratio, urine 319.7, red blood cells, urine 4-10, sec many.

Total protein, 24 hr bad results below? spec. vol 24 hr - 3000 protein, urine, qn <=11 mg/dl (mines <6)protein, 24 hr urine -unable to calculate 4 months ago: normal a1c, ana, microalbumin/creatinin

My lab results are as follows..total bilirubin 3 and direct 0.7..sgpt is 62 and total protein 8.8 and globulin 4.7..urine test positive klebsiella.

Does malnutrition/undernutrition show up on routine blood tests (the ones that show vitamins, total protein, etc...) and urine tests, and also how long do you have to be malnourished to stop your growth?

My total protein had been increasing, so my dr had me test for multiple myeloma. protein had come down to normal,no m-spike observed, everything normal except a slightly elevated kappa of 21.5 in serum (but normal in urine). could i still have cancer?

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