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Dx mgus in aug, 2012. m-spike 0.3. 2nd test last week, 0.09. what could make the number go down like that? thanks.
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Both of: These values are low, especially the second. There is some variability in the testing and the interpretation, especially from lab to lab. The important thing is the trend over many months, preferably using the same laboratory.
Answered 3/25/2014
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