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Will drinking a lot of water each day (96+oz) decrease kappa light chain levels? electrophoresis normal with the exception of slightly elevated kappa in serum of 21.8 (normal in urine). normal kappa lambda ratio?
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No: Drinking more water would not decrease isolated kappa light chain levels. All tests should be interpreted in clinical context and if believed to be slightly dehydrated at the time of test, based on other tests, such as renal function tests keeping optimal hydration might help in all departments. Your ordering doc would be your best reference at this point as having the full picture.
Answered 10/21/2020
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