Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Immunofixation - urine

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Normal Values

No presence of monoclonal immunoglobulins is normal.


What abnormal results mean

The presence of monoclonal proteins may indicate:

  • Immune system disorders such as multiple myeloma or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
  • Cancer


Review Date: 01/24/2011
Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)