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My dr said my urinalysis showed higher proteins. neg for proturia and no multiple myloma. why is he sending me to a hematologist? ur pro 12. alb 32.9

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Dr. Agos Luca answered

Proteinuria: >150 mg: Proteinuria (abnormally high level of protein in urine) is usually defined as more than 150 milligrams of protein in urine per day. Proteinuria may be seen in a variety of diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure), many associated with kidney problems. Multiple myeloma is a form of blood and bone marrow cancer that can cause significant proteinuria. Urine protein electrophoresis may be necessary.

Answered 6/27/2014

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