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I have small fiber neuropathy most likely autoimmune my dr ordered free light chains blood test, what is this? does she think i have cancer? no expla
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Free light chains: ... (FLC) is a sensitive test for a group of disorders involving abnormal plasma cells. These are the B lymphocytes which normally make our antibody proteins. An abnormal growth of a "clone" of these cells, whether benign or malignant, may increase the FLC or show a "monoclonal" peak on related immunological tests. Myeloma is the most severe form, but generally presents with other symptoms.
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