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I've had an electrophoresis test done, serum & urine. results show a spike in the beta and gamma regions. no monoclonal protein. what does this mean? i have proteinuria and fsgs stage 3. i am 50

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Inflammation: It likely is a polyclonal pattern consistent with inflammation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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What is FSGS?: Please do not use abbreviations....They mean different things to different people. Ask your doctor to advise you about any relationship of your electrophoresis report to your underlying problem. I do not think this report is of any consequence or concern.

Answered 12/31/2013

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A member asked:

I've had an electrophoresis test done, serum & urine. results show a spike in the beta and gamma regions. no monoclonal protein. what does this mean? i have proteinuria and fsgs stage 3. i am 50

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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