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What would be the diagnosis for slightly above nomal range serum img m, normal img a & g. spe electrophoresis pattern revealing possible abnormality. protein test: normal levels. serum immunofixation: no paraprotein, no bands. normal pattern? thanks

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Any symptoms?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, what you described is not a mater for concern. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/30/2020

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A member asked:

What would be the diagnosis for slightly above nomal range serum img m, normal img a & g. spe electrophoresis pattern revealing possible abnormality. protein test: normal levels. serum immunofixation: no paraprotein, no bands. normal pattern? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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