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Currently taking penicillin for strep. i need lab tests for possible blood disorders. tests: beta 2 microglobulin, plasma viscosity and tumor markers (cea, ca 19-9) will the antibiotic affect that?

Q: currently taking penicillin for strep. i need lab tests for possible blood disorders. tests: beta 2 microglobulin, plasma viscosity and tumor markers (cea, ca 19-9) will the antibiotic affect that?

: No, PCN should not affect those test results.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, PCN should not affect those test results.

Answered 11/24/2022

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A member asked:

Currently taking penicillin for strep. i need lab tests for possible blood disorders. tests: beta 2 microglobulin, plasma viscosity and tumor markers (cea, ca 19-9) will the antibiotic affect that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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