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Do (serum) kappa and lambda light chains fluctuate in a healthy person, sometimes going outside of the normal range very slightly? as long as the k/l ratio is normal and all other bloodwork including check for m proteins negative, should i not worry?
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No worry: Kappa and lambda lights have a limited role in diagnosis. About a third of the people your age have abnormal kappa/lambda ratio without there being any health issues. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 10/27/2020
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