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Kappa light chain in upep. elevated k/l chains in serum but ratio normal. wbc, rbc in urine with 2g/d protein. more/which workup/specialist needed?
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Nephrologist: You need a nephrologist to follow up on those tests, but your doctor or the doctor who ordered those tests can direct you better, wish you wellness
Answered 6/15/2021
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